Device Characterization and SPICE Modeling Engineer (SB-50025078)

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 an experienced engineer with device characterization, test chip design, SPICE and device reliability modeling background. In this position, you will be responsible for maintaining device lab equipment functions, performing a wide range of device characterization, and extracting SPICE and device aging models for semiconductor devices.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Physics or related engineering discipline, or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or Physics or related engineering discipline with 3 years of experience
• Fundamental knowledge of semiconductor device physics related to compact modeling of different types of devices
• Proven experience in deep submicron CMOS and BCD device measurement and characterization with parametric analyzer, LCR meter, etc.
• Detailed knowledge in using manual, semi-automatic, and automatic probers
• Familiar with active and passive devices in CMOS and BCD process technologies
• Understanding of semiconductor device noise and matching behaviors
• Familiar with physics of semiconductor device aging
• Experience in test structure layout of individual devices and arrays
• Experience in SPICE model generation and QA flow
• Excellent verbal communication skills and technical writing skills
  
  

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

• Ability to stress test devices to understand post-stress behavior and SOA
• Prior experience with digital and analog design flow and methodology is a plus
• Experience running simulations using Cadence ADE
• Knowledge and experience in test structure layouts for various technology nodes, including advanced CMOS and BCD/HV for Analog/Mixed-Signal products
• Coding skills in Python, Perl or other computing languages
  
  

This role is based in Austin, TX.

This is a hybrid position and will follow a 2 day in-office work schedule, with in-office days based on business needs and team preference. You must be based within commutable distance of the work location listed on the job posting, or willing to relocate prior to beginning employment with Cirrus Logic

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Export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit candidates who are nationals of certain embargoed countries from working in this position without Cirrus Logic first obtaining an export license. Candidates for this role must be able to access technical data without a requirement for an export license. We are unable to sponsor or obtain export licenses for this role.

Cirrus Logic strives to select the best qualified applicant for any opening. Different approaches, ideas and points of view are both valued and respected. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.