Sr. Principal Process Engineer

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.

At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.

The individual contributor is expected to fulfil a broad range of responsibilities related to definition, pathfinding and productization of CMOS/ BCD based foundry technologies. The individual will be part of team of foundry technologists under Skyworks’ Technology and Manufacturing Group (TMG) that develops technologies to enable leading edge product portfolio.

• Responsible for collaborating with foundry partners to develop and enable foundry technologies that meet the performance requirements for various Skyworks products.
• Collaborate with internal design, product, reliability, and program management teams to define new technology introduction (NTI) scope, including characterization & reliability coverage, corner validation and risk assessment plan.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team to execute the NTI plan to meet the key milestones and to ensure the foundry process readiness for a successful production ramp.

• Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Material Science, or Physics, and 10+ years of experience in semiconductor device design, process integration or technology development.
• Solid knowledge in BJT, MOSFET, BCD device physics, reliability, and process integration.
• Good understanding in device characteristics for RF front-end-module, and the impact at product level (e.g. IL, noise figure, ft/fmax, RF ruggedness, Harmonics/IMD etc)
• Good understanding in device characteristics for precision analog & HVFET, and the impacts at product level (e.g. mismatch, flicker noise, SOA, parasitic-BJT etc)
• Strong problem-solving skills to tackle Si. issues, uncover the root cause and drive corrective actions in a timely manner.
• Capability to innovate and generate the creative solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, demonstrating the capability to lead multiple projects, and to contribute effectively as a strong team player.
• Competency in managing and driving technical progress, meeting technology milestones through efficient and effective collaboration with both external foundry partner and internal cross-functional teams.

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Material Science, or Physics.
• Experience working with external foundries.
• Experience in Foundry NTI and NPI.
• Good knowledge in semiconductor manufacturing process and production flow.
• Basic knowledge in Foundry PDK (Spice model, LVS, DRC, PEX, etc), CAD tools (Cadence Virtuoso) and IC design flow.

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $143,000 - $286,400 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium‑free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others.

Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance.

Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at a