Technologist

For over four decades, Cirrus Logic has been propelled by the top engineers in mixed-signal processing. Our rockstar team thrives on solving complex challenges with innovative end-user solutions for the world's top consumer brands. Cirrus Logic is also known for its award-winning culture, which was built on a foundation of inclusion and fairness, meaningful community engagement, and delivering enjoyable employee experiences at every turn. But we couldn’t do it without our extraordinary workforce – and that’s where you come in. Join our team and help us continue to make Cirrus Logic an exceptional place to grow your career!

We’re seeking a high-energy engineer for this high-visibility position within our Advanced Technology team. You will work closely with external foundry suppliers, internal design, design services and technology teams to enable silicon mixed-signal silicon technologies. You will drive enablement of new competitive technologies to support improved performance, reduced power consumption, reduce area and lowered cost for the long-term Cirrus product roadmap and beyond. A background in power devices, low power devices, mixed-signal technologies and process integration experience is expected. This is a key position in a lively, exciting, and dynamic environment, suited to a candidate with a growth mindset, a strong passion for learning, and a can-do attitude.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive New Technology Introduction to support our Product Roadmap and beyond.
• Work with IC design, marketing, and product engineering teams to establish product silicon technology needs
• Establish relationship with foundry suppliers to guide development of base technology and to develop custom silicon modules or devices in support of Cirrus Logic roadmap
• Work with cross-functional teams to solve multi-faceted performance and reliability issues on complex mixed-signal ICs
• Support IC design and layout teams with specialist process knowledge, advising and reviewing SOA use conditions and design rule compliance, including DFM
• Fluency in English and Mandarin.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master’s/PhD degree in Electronics, Physics, Materials Engineering, or equivalent, and 5+ years in semiconductor technologies.
• Detailed knowledge of device physics, and experience with device characterization
• Proven background in planar technology development, process integration, or technology transfer with knowledge of 180nm to 22nm processes
• Detailed knowledge of device physics and reliability (e.g. HCI, TDDB, SOA characterization, etc.)
• Strong data analysis skills with an analytical approach to assessing and identifying alternative courses of action for resolution of unique and diverse technical problems
• Knowledge of key analog & mixed-signal design, device and design rule requirements (e.g. noise, mismatch, Rdson, multiple voltage domains, etc.) and associated process implications
• Ability to handle multiple projects, and work efficient as part of a team or independently
• Available for travel to other Foundry locations and Cirrus Design Sites.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes, procedures, facilities and equipment
• Experience in high voltage and BCD technology development or process integration
• Prior experience working with external foundries
• Prior experience collaborating with PDK & Modeling teams, and familiarity with layout and design rule review
• Experience in passive and FET device characterization and modelling
• Prior experience with PDK development, including supporting HV methodologies, DRM development
• Test chip design and bench characterization experience