Test & Characterization Senior Engineer

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At Sky Water, our ingenuity helps improve lives around the world by manufacturing U.S. made semiconductors that are essential ingredients of modern life. Automotive safety enhancements, life-saving medical devices, consumer electronics and American security require semiconductors. Working in our Minnesota headquarters, Florida, or Texas location - employees join together to improve the world.

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- based team means contributing to and learning about the commercialization of some of the most exciting technologies the world has ever seen. We are turning "science fiction" into everyday reality through technologies such as superconducting, 3D integrated circuits or computer chips, carbon nanotubes, photonic logic devices, micro electro-mechanical systems and other emerging device topologies. We manufacture products for aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer and industrial markets, to name a few.

Our customers include emerging leaders who rely on our intellectual property security and quality manufacturing services.

Sky Water's values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment and Growth Mindset guide us to cultivate an empowered, learning environment. We also invest in developing highly skilled, dedicated employees - and employees who are entering the workforce for the first time, from the military, and a variety of educational backgrounds.

Find your place on our team and help us change the world!

Sky Water is hiring a talented and motivated Test and Characterization Senior 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.

• 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.
• Characterization:
  Conduct electrical characterization of CMOS integrated circuits and perform DC and AC parametric measurements.
• 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.
• Test Automation:
  Continuously improve test methodologies, automation scripts, and implement best practices
• 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.

• 1-2+ years experience with BS, 0-2 years of experience with MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related field with a focus on CMOS technology.
• Demonstrated experience in CMOS test and characterization in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Test software development: proficiency in one or more of the following programing languages: C, C++, C#, Java, Python, Ruby, Visual Basic, or similar
• Data Analysis:
  Strong data analysis skills using statistical analysis software and scripting languages like Python (Pandas) or MATLAB.
• CMOS Technology:
  Solid understanding of CMOS device operation, and characterization techniques.
• Test Methodologies:
  Familiarity with test methodologies like DC/AC parametric testing, functional testing.
• Test Equipment:
  Preferred proficiency in using semiconductor test equipment, such as Automatic Test Equipment (ATE), oscilloscopes, function generators, test electronics, GPIB communication protocols.
• Problem-Solving
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to troubleshoot test and measurement issues and collaborate with different teams to find solutions.
• Attention to Detail:
  Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate data collection and analysis.
• Team Player:
  Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, contributing to a positive team culture.
• US Citizenship
  
  Required:
  
  This position will require the holding of, or ability to obtain, a US government security clearance.

The annual salary range for this role is $79,440 - $119,160. Pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, the job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of…