Principal Technology Development Engineer

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is one of the fastest growing companies in the Semiconductor industry. We are worldwide technical leaders in Integrated Power Semiconductors and Systems Power delivery architectures. At MPS, we cultivate creativity, are passionate about sustainability, and are committed to providing leading-edge products and innovation to our customers. Our portfolio of technology helps power our world ---come join our team and see how YOU can make a difference.

Job Description

Job Summary:

Responsible for Developing and Maintaining MPS power IC devices and processes.

Essential Functions

• Process and device development for DMOS, Bipolar, CMOS, high voltage devices
• Interface with MPS Foundry Group and with fabrication foundry personnel for development and qualification of devices, processes, and process changes.
• Define design rules for various analog process technologies, and verify design rules vs. DRCs (Design Rule Checks) with CAD group.
• Interface with Design group to provide, clarify, and document device requirements and capabilities.
• Interface with Mask Design Group and Mask Shop for device layout and for mask/reticle tooling requirements.
• Interface and consult with Product Engineering and Foundry Group to yield questions.
• Engaged in:
• Semiconductor device design to meet electrical specifications.
• Process and device simulation.
• Test structure layout using CAD software.
• Definition of process experiments
• Electrical measurements at wafer level
  
  

Qualifications

• MS or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 12 overall years experience in analog process and device development
• 7 years in development or transfer of BCD technologies
• Familiarity with Bipolar, CMOS, DMOS, high voltage devices
• Knowledge of semiconductor device physics, process and device simulation, design rules, spice model extraction, graphics layout software and mask making requirements.
  
  

Locations:

• San Jose, CA
  
  

Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The base salary range for this position in San Jose, CA is $140,000 - $210,000.

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of MPS to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.