Director of Device Engineering
About The Position
MaxLinear is seeking a Director of Device Engineering to join our team. In this role, you will focus on the following: Lead R & D in semiconductor device engineering, especially in device characterization for both RF/analog & digital applications, analysis on device/interconnect variability & reliability and development of SPICE models & PDK Test structure design for device layout/structure optimization and PDK development for advanced CMOS, SiGe BiCMOS, and HV/BCD technologies Electromagnetic & thermal (including self-heating effect) analysis and SPICE model parameter extraction for active/passive devices, metal interconnects, and substrates Collaborate with internal IC design & DEA/CAD groups to develop & improve PDK and foundation IPs Collaborate with technology teams at Foundries to review and analyze process technology, device characterization, and device reliability data Generate semiconductor device & PDK development plans and take ownership of project execution Manage and drive MaxLinear device engineering group, providing clear targets to each engineer Work with engineers to clarify technical issues/problems and discuss how to solve them Review outcomes from engineers and provide feedback for deliverables and for their ways of engineering and decision making to build a strong group
Requirements
- Deep understanding to & knowledge on semiconductor device physics, electromagnetic theory, circuit design, and advanced process technology (Fin/GAA-FET CMOS, SiGe BiCMOS, & HV/BCD process)
- In-depth experience in semiconductor device design & characterization, device modeling for SPICE simulation, high-frequency measurements and electromagnetic simulation
- Excellent skill in communication, presentation, and documentation
- Excellent skill in project planning and management
- Strong leadership and ownership to lead an engineering team
- BS in Electrical Engineering or related + 12 years of experience, or MS + 10 years of experience, or Ph.D. + 8 years of experience
Responsibilities
- Lead R & D in semiconductor device engineering, especially in device characterization for both RF/analog & digital applications, analysis on device/interconnect variability & reliability and development of SPICE models & PDK
- Test structure design for device layout/structure optimization and PDK development for advanced CMOS, SiGe BiCMOS, and HV/BCD technologies
- Electromagnetic & thermal (including self-heating effect) analysis and SPICE model parameter extraction for active/passive devices, metal interconnects, and substrates
- Collaborate with internal IC design & DEA/CAD groups to develop & improve PDK and foundation IPs
- Collaborate with technology teams at Foundries to review and analyze process technology, device characterization, and device reliability data
- Generate semiconductor device & PDK development plans and take ownership of project execution
- Manage and drive MaxLinear device engineering group, providing clear targets to each engineer
- Work with engineers to clarify technical issues/problems and discuss how to solve them
- Review outcomes from engineers and provide feedback for deliverables and for their ways of engineering and decision making to build a strong group
Benefits
- health care benefits
- 401k savings plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
