Device Engineer

Introduction
As a Hardware Developer at IBM, you'll get to work on the systems that are driving the quantum revolution and the AI era. Join an elite team of engineering professionals who enable IBM customers to make better decisions quicker on the most trusted hardware platform in today's market.

Your Role and Responsibilities
A Semiconductor Research Device Engineer focuses on the exploration and development of advanced semiconductor technologies and devices. This role involves a mix of research, development, and collaboration with various teams. Here are the key roles and responsibilities associated with this position:

1. Research and Innovation:

• Conduct cutting-edge research on new semiconductor materials, structures, and device concepts.
• Explore novel device architectures and emerging technologies.

2. Device Design and Development

• Design semiconductor devices with a focus on performance optimization and innovation.
• Work with simulation modeling team to understand device behavior and predict performance.
• Collaborate with fabrication teams to develop and refine processes for fabricating advanced semiconductor devices.
• Investigate and implement new fabrication techniques to improve device performance and yield.

3. Characterization and Data Analysis & Interpretation:

• Work with test team to perform electrical and physical characterization of semiconductor devices.
• Develop and execute test plans to assess device performance
• Analyze test data to draw conclusions about device behavior and performance.
• Use statistical and computational tools to interpret results and guide further research.

4. Collaboration and Cross-Disciplinary Work:

• Work closely with material scientists, electrical engineers, and process engineers to foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Participate in team meetings, design reviews, and brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas.

5. Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of research findings, design processes, and experimental results.
• Prepare reports and presentations for internal stakeholders, conferences, and publications.

6. ESD development work

• Develop and characterize leading edge ESD solutions along with helping manage ESD/Latchup lab testing queue, testsite design, collaboration with TCAD, collaboration with base/passive device team, collaboration with process integration will be needed to be successful in this role.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field
• Strong understanding of semiconductor physics and device theory.
• Strong data analysis skills and familiarity with relevant statistical methods.
• Ability to conduct independent research and think critically about complex problems.
• Experience with device simulation software and characterization tools.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• At least 3 years' experience in semiconductor research field
• Experience in eSD device would be a plus
• Experience in Integrated Circuit fabrication flow
• Experience in EDA tools, data analysis tools, such as Python or Matlab