Test and Characterization Development Staff Engineer

Test and Characterization Development Staff Engineer:

2401 E 86th St, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA

Posted Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM

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Sky Water is hiring a talented and motivated Test and Characterization Staff Engineer with expertise in CMOS technology. As a Test and Characterization Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the functionality and performance of our advanced semiconductor devices. Your expertise will contribute to the validation, testing, and characterization of CMOS integrated circuits, leading to the development of high-quality and reliable products.

Responsibilities:

• Test Development:
  Collaborate with the design and product engineering teams to develop test methodologies and test plans for CMOS devices, SRAM, and analog/digital products. Design and implement automated test programs and hardware setups using industry-standard test equipment.
• Characterization:
  Conduct electrical characterization of CMOS integrated circuits to analyze their performance, including speed, power, and noise characteristics. Perform DC and AC parametric measurements to verify device and IC specifications and optimize performance.
• Test Execution:
  Execute tests on CMOS devices according to established test plans. Troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise during testing, ensuring accurate and reliable measurement data.
• Data Analysis:
  Analyze test data and measurement results using statistical analysis software (e.g., JMP, Minitab, Python) to extract meaningful insights and identify trends. Use this data to evaluate device performance and provide feedback to design teams for continuous improvement.
• Yield Analysis:
  Collaborate with yield engineering teams to analyze test data and identify potential yield-limiting factors in the CMOS manufacturing process. Contribute to yield enhancement efforts through data-driven problem-solving.
• Test Automation:
  Continuously improve test methodologies and automation scripts to enhance efficiency and reduce testing time. Implement best practices for test automation and data management.
• Documentation:
  Prepare clear and comprehensive test reports, documenting test procedures, results, and observations. Present findings to cross-functional teams and management as required.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with product engineers, process engineers, and design teams to provide valuable input during the development cycle and support product validation efforts.
• Equipment Maintenance:
  Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of test equipment to guarantee accurate and consistent test results.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience with…