Sr. Staff Electrical Design Engineer, Silicon Characterization

About the position

Join Impinj as a Sr. Staff Electrical Design Engineer specializing in silicon characterization for an outstanding opportunity to perform and coordinate lab-based probe station device characterization projects and commitments to schedules. Impinj is on the path to deliver in the order of 100 billion parts annually. This requires experience working daily in a semiconductor R&D lab within a fast paced and motivated design team. Creative problem-solving skills are valued as well as being technically adept.

Responsibilities

• Conduct device characterization testing by applying a semiconductor parameter analyzer, applying scripting to control embedded switch matrix and probe station operations through a GUI
• Streamline characterization and debug processes, including collection of data and reporting, through automation, scripting, and innovative methodologies
• Collaborate with Process, Analog, and Digital IC design teams to define and develop process characterization wafer testing flows to meet project deliverables
• Apply troubleshooting skills to resolve device characterization debug issues

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field
• 8+ years of hands-on semiconductor lab experience using R&D lab test equipment, especially semiconductor parameter analyzers like the Agilent B1500 or Tektronix SCS4200
• Understanding of IC design, layout, and their relationship with DRC and LVS constraints
• Operational knowledge of Bipolar and MOS devices, including at the device physics level
• Experience in test scripting automation, i.e., Python, Perl, C++ or similar
• Ability to develop and write procedures, as well as publishing data reports
• Excellent documentation, organizational, and communication skills

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, physics, silicon engineering or integrated circuits, or equivalent industry experience
• Wafer fab flow and processing knowledge
• Experience using Tektronix KCON or Agilent EasyExpert Device Char software
• Experience in using MicroManipulator or FormFactor/CascadeTech semi-automated probers
• Competence in maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing of mechanical equipment
• Knowledge of radio frequency (RF) principles

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits
• 401(k) plan and company match
• Merit increases
• Annual bonus and stock options
• Open paid time-off policy
• Support for remote work
• Weekly Q&A sessions with executive team