Development Engineer

Kuching, Malaysia

Process Development Engineer

Job Summary
X-FAB is looking for a HV device and process development engineer to join our global Process Development team, preferred in Kuching, Malaysia, but working as part of an international organization developing mixed signal high voltage CMOS technologies.

Major Responsibilities

• Development of semiconductor devices, mainly HV devices.
• Define semiconductor process flows and device architectures.
• Definition, implementation and evaluation of experiments, using Design of Experiments (DoE) methodology.
• Development and design of test structures.
• Electrical characterization of HV transistors.
• Process integration and cooperation with other departments within X-FAB.
• Management of development projects, working in interdisciplinary and international teams.
• Offer technical support to customers.
• TCAD Simulation of devices and processes.
• Cooperation with external partners (e.g. in funded projects).

• Qualification: Bachelor or Master of Engineering in Physics, Microelectronics, Electrical Engineering or related subjects.
• Preferred: Experience in development, functionality, manufacturing, characterization and application of semiconductor devices, preferably HV devices.

• Ability to work effectively in multicultural international team.
• Self-motivated.
• Good technical leadership and organizing abilities.
• Able to meet deadlines.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Quality awareness.
• Excellent English language and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel.

• Good understanding of semiconductor device physics.
• Understanding of methodologies for process development.
• Knowledge or experience on the function, fabrication and characterization of semiconductor devices.
• Understanding of design rules and the impact of device characteristics on product performance.
• Experience in project work.
• Trained in the formal use of Design-of-Experiments and statistical techniques.
• Familiarity with TCAD and test structure design would be advantageous.
• Hands-on experience of HV devices, including know-how regarding electrical parameter improvement, ESD, device reliability.