Sr. Product Characterization Engineer

$120,600 - $150,200/Yr

Omnivision - Santa Clara, CA

Full-time

Santa Clara, CA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Product Characterization Engineer plays a crucial role in a dynamic R&D environment, focusing on the scientific characterization of new pixel technology. This position requires strong analytical skills to evaluate design trade-offs, debug pixel design and process issues, and manage multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supports CMOS Imaging technology development through detailed scientific characterization
• Responsible for complete electrical and optical characterization of various CMOS Image sensors
• Debugs and solves problems on new and existing pixel designs
• Guides pixel layout/process design for next generation CMOS Sensors by characterizing performance of various experimental layouts and process conditions
• Works with Process Integration/Layout design and Process Simulation team to characterize new designs/process and suggest new process experiments based on characterization data
• Acts as primary feedback source to various inter-disciplinary teams for silicon data on various pixel designs and process designs
• Works with test engineering team to develop automated wafer-level characterization programs
• Develops special test routines in C++/Matlab
• Works with Production, QA teams to solve yield issues related to pixel performance

Requirements

• 4+ years experience in characterization and designing integrated circuit systems (Imagers, DRAM, processors, etc.)
• Knowledge of Analog/Mixed Signal/Digital CMOS circuits, CMOS fabrication process and CMOS device physics
• Experience with CMS Image sensor characterization and design is a big plus
• Knowledge of C++/Perl/Python/MATLAB, Layout/Simulation tools and color technology is a plus
• MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics related field or equivalent work experience; PhD is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with CMS Image sensor characterization and design
• Knowledge of C++/Perl/Python/MATLAB, Layout/Simulation tools and color technology

Benefits

• Annual base salary expected to be between $120,600 - $150,200
• Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) for Minorities, Females, Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities