MEMS Device Engineer (R&D)

Texas Instruments•Dallas, TX

18h

About The Position

This Device Engineer role focuses on developing and optimizing MEMS sensing and actuation devices, particularly piezo and capacitive MEMS devices, including resonators. As part of Texas Instruments’ Advanced Technology Development (ATD) team, the position works closely with manufacturing fabs, business units, packaging development, and Kilby Labs. It requires in-depth knowledge of MEMS devices. The role requires effective planning, schedule management, and the ability to meet critical deadlines across multiple tasks. The engineer leads technical discussions in their area of expertise, communicates project status and actions clearly, and works across organizational boundaries and with diverse teams.

Requirements

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related engineering discipline.
At least 5 years of experience with MEMS devices for actuation and/or sensing, including design, layout, finite-element simulation, process-flow development and fabrication, and characterization or analysis.
Ability to plan effectively, drive schedules, manage multiple tasks, and meet critical deadlines.
Ability to lead technical discussions and communicate project status and actions clearly.
Ability to interface across organizations and work effectively in a diverse team.

Nice To Haves

PhD focused on MEMS devices for actuation and sensing and/or resonator devices.
Strong background in MEMS-related device physics and technology development.
Strong background in analog circuits, particularly in conjunction with MEMS devices.
Proven track record of qualifying MEMS devices for marketable products.
Understanding of equivalent device circuit models for MEMS devices.
Understanding of MEMS packaging flow and its interactions with MEMS devices.
Strong project management, organization, and communication skills.
Knowledge or experience in materials and process interactions.
Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with people in different functions.
Ability to take initiative and drive results.
Strong time management skills that support on-time project delivery.

Responsibilities

Design MEMS device and component layouts, perform finite-element simulations, and optimize designs.
Integrate MEMS processes, evaluate fabrication, and characterize devices.
Collaborate with fab and manufacturing engineers to ensure device manufacturability.
Collaborate with reliability engineers to enable device reliability.
Work with modeling and PDK engineers on modeling and technology enablement.
Collaborate with packaging and product teams to ensure device product capability.
Investigate failure root causes to improve devices, processes, reliability, yield, and products.
Work with product groups and other partners to enable new business opportunities using MEMS technologies and establish roadmap direction.
Report project updates regularly to management, stakeholders, and business partners.