Foundry Technology Engineer - Sr

Founded in 2003, Inven Sense Inc., a TDK Group Company, is the world’s leading provider of MEMS sensor platforms. Inven Sense’s vision of Sensing Everything™ targets the consumer electronics and industrial markets with integrated Motion and Sound solutions. Our solutions combine MEMS (micro electrical mechanical systems) sensors, such as accelerometers, gyroscopes, compasses, and microphones with proprietary algorithms and firmware that intelligently process, synthesize, and calibrate the output of sensors, maximizing performance and accuracy.

Inven Sense’s motion tracking, audio and location platforms, and services can be found in many of the world’s largest and most iconic brands including smartphones, tablets, wearables, drones, gaming devices, internet of things, automotive products, and remote controls for smart TVs.

Inven Sense is headquartered in San Jose, CA and has offices in Boston, China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, France, Canada, Slovakia, and Italy. We’re looking for top‑notch Engineers to join our global team. If you’re interested in being a part of our journey and helping us grow to become the leading provider of SoC platform solutions, we definitely want to hear from you.

Foundry Technology Development Engineer is responsible for developing foundry technology processes with external foundry partners for the development of MEMS processes and devices, managing technology development programs at external foundries, and leading the transfer of internally developed process technology to external manufacturing partners.

• Lead and drive MEMS Foundry Process Development and NPI activities.
• Work closely with Design and manufacturing teams to develop new MEMS technology.
• Lead and manage process development activities including timeline and deliverables.
• Manage process development at external foundry partners and communicate progress to internal teams.
• Work directly with foundries managing the development of MEMS processes and products at foundry partners.
• Develop and maintain process specifications in order to meet device specifications.
• Research and development on new Microphone MEMS processes leading to cutting‑edge microphones.
• Support and drive process/technology development projects.
• Support process quality requirements and continuous improvement plans.

• Demonstrated understanding of MEMS/semiconductor processes and equipment.
• Proven track record of success in device/process development at a foundry.
• MS or Ph.D. (preferred) in Electrical Engineering with minimum 10 years of semiconductor experience.
• Hands‑on experience in process module development, device design and integration.
• Experience in MEMS products primarily microphones is a plus.
• Successful experience with technology development at foundries.
• In-depth understanding of process integration and process development in cutting‑edge advanced MEMS semiconductor process & device technology.
• Excellent program management ability and skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Adaptability to work in a fast‑paced, global multi‑site environment.