Location: Milan,TN, USA
Founded in 2003, InvenSense Inc., a TDK Group Company, is the world's leading provider of MEMS sensor platforms. InvenSense's vision of Sensing Everything targets the consumer electronics and industrial markets with integrated Motion and Sound solutions. Our solutions combine MEMS (micro electrical mechanical systems) sensors, such as accelerometers, gyroscopes, compasses, and microphones with proprietary algorithms and firmware that intelligently process, synthesize, and calibrate the output of sensors, maximizing performance and accuracy. InvenSense's motion tracking, audio and location platforms, and services can be found in many of the world's largest and most iconic brands including smartphones, tablets, wearables, drones, gaming devices, internet of things, automotive products, and remote controls for smart TVs.
InvenSense is headquartered in San Jose, CA and has offices in Boston, China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, France, Canada, Slovakia, and Italy. We're looking for top-notch Engineers to join our global team. If you're interested in being a part of our journey and helping us grow to become the leading provider of SoC platform solutions, we definitely want to hear from you.
Job Description:
* The rapid growth of TDK's product diversity and volume has resulted in the need for Foundry Technology Engineer - Sr Staff, who will contribute on the productization of new MEMS motion sensors. Successful candidate will work on following activities:
* Work with internal teams (Foundry, MEMS, NPI teams) to jointly define new process modules and process architectures to support future motion sensor product roadmap
* Work with internal/external foundries to execute process module roadmap
* Drive internal/external foundries for development of new robust process modules and unit processes, integrate new processes and modules, and transfer technology suitable for volume production
* Transfer and bring up technologies including new processes and modules at additional external foundries
* Evaluate new MEMS designs and new MEMS process and their interactions for the mass-production manufacturability
* Lead foundry routine tape-out activities for MEMS and CMOS. Coordinate resources and schedule with design team and foundry.
* Work with foundry to address gaps in design rules. Support DRC update and validation with internal teams.
* Improve MEMS process predictability with simulation. Work with foundry and design team to build process and device models.
* Assessment of device reliability based on use conditions and device SOA evaluations
* Working with foundry to address device related yield/reliability issues
* Working with internal teams to jointly define device roadmap requirements
* Analysis of foundry WAT data to address yield/ reliability issues
* Work with design/engineering team to launch and validate test chips and technology development vehicles
Requirements:
* Master/Ph.D. in EE, ME, Semiconductor Physics or related field with 8+ years experience
* Demonstrate broad experience with MEMS semiconductor fabrication processes (knowledge in CMOS semiconductor technology is a plus)
* Demonstrate proven track record in MEMS or CMOS technology development
* Solid understanding of semiconductor devices, layout and device characterization
* Experience with foundry management and tape-out flows
* Experience with CAD tools, such as L-edit and Cadence.
* Experience in MEMS or CMOS device layout, design, and characterization
* Ability to organizing complicated data sets of diverse materials and products
* Excellent written and oral communication skill with internal teams and external foundries
* Ability to work in a fast-paced global multi-site environment
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Proactive, self-drive and highly motivated