Principal Product Engineer

Join TSMC Washington and help power the future of technology. At TSMC, we don't just make semiconductors; we innovate to transform industries and enhance lives. As the world’s leading semiconductor foundry, we partner with top tech companies to drive advancements in industries such as healthcare, automotive, consumer electronics, and renewable energy. At TSMC Washington, you'll thrive where innovation meets precision manufacturing, and integrity guides our high standards and customer trust.

Our visionary leaders collaborate with clients to achieve groundbreaking results, ensuring our leadership in the semiconductor sector. Explore career opportunities with TSMC Washington and join a company with a commitment to excellence and innovation.

TSMC Washington is at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, where our teams are dedicated to advancing technology leadership, achieving manufacturing excellence, and fostering robust customer collaboration. We are seeking a highly accomplished and strategic Principal Product Engineer to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role is responsible for spearheading product yield enhancement initiatives, providing advanced technical and strategic support to our key customers, and driving cross-functional collaboration across the organization.

• Strategic Yield Leadership:
  Architect and lead complex yield improvement programs, collaborating strategically with Fab Process Integration and Module teams to achieve significant and sustainable gains.
• Advanced Failure Analysis:
  Employ advanced statistical data analysis, electrical characterization, and physical failure analysis techniques to proactively identify and mitigate complex failure modes and mechanisms, thereby enhancing product yield and stability.
• Process Window Optimization:
  Leverage expert-level knowledge of semiconductor device physics, process technology, and advanced circuit/layout principles to strategically expand the process window and optimize product performance.
• Customer Technical Partnership:
  Serve as a primary technical liaison, providing in-depth, high-level technical and manufacturing consultation to strategic customers, ensuring their complex requirements are met.
• Product Ramp-Up & Success:
  Drive and facilitate successful, on-time product ramp-ups for customers, ensuring first-pass success through expert guidance and proactive problem resolution.

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in CMOS device physics and process integration, with a proven track record of significant contributions.
• Comprehensive understanding of advanced circuit design principles and their practical applications in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in high-pressure environments, effectively managing and prioritizing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to precision in all technical and analytical endeavors.
• A highly self-motivated and results-oriented professional with a strong drive to innovate and deliver impactful solutions.

• All applicants must possess legal authorization to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
• To be eligible for employment at TSMC, candidates must successfully pass a background check and a drug screening. Please note, in compliance with Washington state regulations, the drug screen will not test for cannabis (marijuana) use.

This position operates on-site at our Camas, Washington location during core business hours, Monday through Friday 8 am – 5 pm; however, there may be occasions when additional hours are necessary to meet project demands.

At TSMC, your base pay is just one component of your comprehensive compensation package. For new hires in this position, the starting salary typically ranges between $108,235 and $156,729 per…