Sr./ Staff Product Characterization Engineer

OMNIVISION • Santa Clara, CA

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About The Position

The Product Characterization Engineer works in an aggressive, fast-paced R&D environment to scientifically characterize performance of new pixel technology, using strong analytical skills to objectively analyze design trade-offs and debug problems in pixel design/process and taking ownership of multiple projects.

Requirements

• 6-12 yrs 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

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees