IBM Device Engineer 

United States, New York, City of Albany 

418326398

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