R&D III-V Semiconductor Back-End-Of-Line Integration Engineer

Keysight Technologies, Inc.•Santa Rosa, CA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. With approximately 15,000 employees, Keysight creates world-class solutions in various markets globally. The company's award-winning culture embraces a bold vision and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions, fostering a sense of belonging for creativity and innovation. This position is for an R&D III-V Back-End-Of-Line Integration Engineer within the High Frequency Technology Center (HFTC) at Keysight's headquarters in Santa Rosa, California. HFTC is part of Keysight Labs, the core R&D organization that enables Keysight’s various centers and teams to provide RF, microwave, mmWave, 5G and 6G Test and Measurement solutions. The role focuses on the development and optimization of back-end-of-line (BEOL) micro- and nano-fabrication processes for high-performance compound semiconductor microwave and millimeter-wave applications, including InP and GaAs-based HBTs, HEMTs, and other electronic components critical for industry-leading RF, microwave and high-bit-rate instruments.

Requirements

M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of proven experience with advanced semiconductor processes.
Strong understanding of BEOL materials, plasma processes, and thermal budgets.
Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and design of experiments (DOE) is required.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent leadership and communication skills for successful inter and intra-group interactions.
Strong accountability, self-initiative, and proactive attitude.
Candidates must be local or willing to relocate to Santa Rosa, CA
This position requires access to certain goods, software, technology, or technical data subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these laws and regulations, U.S. persons (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) working for Keysight can access export-controlled items without authorization from the U.S. government. For any individual who is not a U.S. person, Keysight may need authorization from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, or other appropriate federal agency before the individual can access export-controlled items. Employment in this position for non-U.S. persons is contingent on Keysight’s ability to obtain any required government authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Specific skills in III-V device physics and processing are highly desirable.
Knowledge of high-frequency transistor design and performance (HBT, HEMT) is desired.

Responsibilities

Define, implement, and enhance back-end-of-line (BEOL) process flows for III-V semiconductor devices, including interconnects, passivation, and packaging interfaces.
Collaborate with front-end integration engineers, process engineers, heterogeneous integration engineers, and reliability engineers to ensure seamless integration and manufacturability.
Define material, process, and device performance specifications, supporting semiconductor fab yield targets.
Lead corrective action and process improvement teams, define actions, and drive schedules.