Test Development Engineer

Polar Semiconductor • Bloomington, MN

4d • $75,000 - $93,000 • Onsite

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: Provide technical and sustaining engineering support in the parametric test. Program automated test equipment to determine if the wafer fabrication process is in compliance. Recommends and helps to implement equipment and test program modifications to improve production efficiencies, testing integrity and production yields for existing products. Develops and conducts statistical analysis such as design of experiments (DOE) and statistical process control (SPC) targeting area and possibly root cause of failure for yield loss and improving quality. Interacts with product and process engineering personnel to ensure that parametric test specs and results are accurate. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Review testing specifications and compare them to the hardware capability. Review device specifications and look for testability. Code the test program to those specifications, using various computer programming languages (mostly C). Checkout and debug the program and hardware. Checkout and debug the devices with the test-wares. Use device knowledge to understand the interaction between the test-ware and device to aid in the debug and test improvement tasks. Support early process development and adjust as the process moves to production. Support production, including training, documenting, adding enhancements for productivity and accuracy, troubleshooting yield issues, use statistical software tools to trace failures to a Fab processing area and communicate findings. Write code for better troubleshooting and verification of the testers being used. Help the maintenance organization be more effective. Maintain standards and Gauge R&R for automated test equipment About Us At Polar Semiconductor, we’re on a mission to fulfill our future as the U.S. based manufacturing partner of choice for differentiated power and sensor technologies. With a $525M investment from the CHIPs Act, the state of Minnesota, and private equity, we are looking for the best in the industry to help Polar transform from a captive fab to a pure-play foundry. We are doubling our manufacturing capacity and investing in advanced BCD and Wide Bandgap technology such as GaN. Polar has a long history in manufacturing automotive grade semiconductors and we are expanding in strategic markets such as national defense and AI data centers. We pride ourselves on state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to helping our customers succeed. About Minneapolis/St. Paul Area Our offices and manufacturing facility are located in Bloomington, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis. Living in the Minneapolis / Saint Paul area offers a strong sense of community, a vibrant arts and music scene, and abundant outdoor activities year-round. The city boasts a lower cost of living than many major metros, excellent parks and lakes, and a well-educated workforce with diverse job opportunities. Its distinct seasons bring variety, from colorful autumns to lively summers filled with festivals and waterfront activities. Located in Bloomington, Minnesota, Polar Semiconductor has over 60 years of integrated circuit and power semiconductor experience—but we’re more than just a manufacturing facility. We are a highly specialized pure-play foundry capable of complex, custom orders. Our flexibility and tailored support allow us to collaboratively partner with customers of all sizes, capabilities, and capacities to produce the next wave of industry-disrupting technology. At Polar Semiconductor, talented professionals grow and excel in a progressive, technical environment that empowers you to make the most of your training and experience. Every Polar Semiconductor employee knows that our organizational success requires a solid commitment to the highest quality in every task we undertake and to satisfying our customers with every project, every time. Our team members are encouraged to be proactive in evaluating processes and making improvements, and our culture is inclusive, team-oriented, and open to new ideas and differing viewpoints. To ensure top quality, we provide employees with extensive training and use statistical process control, failure mode effect analysis, and other quality tools as standard practice. We are a dynamic organization, where you can maximize your potential and achieve all of your goals.

Requirements

• Knowledge of semiconductor device physics, fabrication processes, and characterization techniques.
• Proficient in programming using C language in Linux or Windows environment
• Experience using data handling tools: Excel, JMP, MATLAB, etc.
• Problem solving, technical writing, and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, or other microelectronics engineering related fields is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using automatic parametric test or reliability test system is a plus.
• Semiconductor CAD tool experience is a plus.
• Master’s degree is preferred

Responsibilities

• Review testing specifications and compare them to the hardware capability.
• Review device specifications and look for testability.
• Code the test program to those specifications, using various computer programming languages (mostly C).
• Checkout and debug the program and hardware.
• Checkout and debug the devices with the test-wares.
• Use device knowledge to understand the interaction between the test-ware and device to aid in the debug and test improvement tasks.
• Support early process development and adjust as the process moves to production.
• Support production, including training, documenting, adding enhancements for productivity and accuracy, troubleshooting yield issues, use statistical software tools to trace failures to a Fab processing area and communicate findings.
• Write code for better troubleshooting and verification of the testers being used.
• Help the maintenance organization be more effective.
• Maintain standards and Gauge R&R for automated test equipment

Benefits

• Includes health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, annual bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees