Test and Characterization Development Staff Engineer:

Skywater•Bloomington, MN

About The Position

SkyWater is hiring a talented and motivated Test and Characterization Staff Engineer with expertise in CMOS technology. As a Test and Characterization Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the functionality and performance of our advanced semiconductor devices. Your expertise will contribute to the validation, testing, and characterization of CMOS integrated circuits, leading to the development of high-quality and reliable products.

Requirements

5+ years experience with BS, 3+ years of experience with MS, 0-2 years of experience with PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field with a focus on CMOS technology.
Demonstrated experience in CMOS test and characterization in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.
Test Equipment: Proficiency in using semiconductor test equipment, such as Automatic Test Equipment (ATE), oscilloscopes, function generators, Keysight test electronics, GPIB communication protocols.
Test software development: proficiency in one or more of the following programing languages: C, C++, C#, Java, Python, Ruby, Visual Basic.
Data Analysis: Strong data analysis skills using statistical analysis software and scripting languages like Python (Pandas) or MATLAB.
CMOS Technology: Solid understanding of CMOS device operation, and characterization techniques.
Test Methodologies: Familiarity with test methodologies like DC/AC parametric testing, functional testing.
Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot test and measurement issues and collaborate with different teams to find solutions.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey technical information and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate data collection and analysis.
Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, contributing to a positive team culture.

Nice To Haves

Experience in sub 130nm memories technology development is a plus.

Responsibilities

Test Development: Collaborate with the design and product engineering teams to develop test methodologies and test plans for CMOS devices, SRAM, and analog/digital products.
Design and implement automated test programs and hardware setups using industry-standard test equipment.
Characterization: Conduct electrical characterization of CMOS integrated circuits to analyze their performance, including speed, power, and noise characteristics.
Perform DC and AC parametric measurements to verify device and IC specifications and optimize performance.
Test Execution: Execute tests on CMOS devices according to established test plans.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise during testing, ensuring accurate and reliable measurement data.
Data Analysis: Analyze test data and measurement results using statistical analysis software (e.g., JMP, Minitab, Python) to extract meaningful insights and identify trends.
Use this data to evaluate device performance and provide feedback to design teams for continuous improvement.
Yield Analysis: Collaborate with yield engineering teams to analyze test data and identify potential yield-limiting factors in the CMOS manufacturing process.
Contribute to yield enhancement efforts through data-driven problem-solving.
Test Automation: Continuously improve test methodologies and automation scripts to enhance efficiency and reduce testing time.
Implement best practices for test automation and data management.
Documentation: Prepare clear and comprehensive test reports, documenting test procedures, results, and observations.
Present findings to cross-functional teams and management as required.
Collaboration: Work closely with product engineers, process engineers, and design teams to provide valuable input during the development cycle and support product validation efforts.
Equipment Maintenance: Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of test equipment to guarantee accurate and consistent test results.