Develops and optimizes piezoelectric and capacitive MEMS sensing and actuation devices, including resonators. Responsibilities include device layout, FEM simulation, process integration, fabrication evaluation, characterization, manufacturability, reliability, packaging, failure analysis, and product enablement. The engineer collaborates across fabs, packaging, modeling, product, and business teams; leads technical discussions, manages multiple projects, meets deadlines, and communicates progress to stakeholders.
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This Device Engineer role is focused on the development and optimization of MEMS sensing and actuation devices, with particular emphasis on piezo and capacitive MEMS devices including resonators. As part of TI’s Advanced Technology Development (ATD) team, the role involves close collaboration with TI’s manufacturing fabs, business units, packaging development team, and Kilby Labs. The position requires in-depth knowledge of MEMS devices.
Responsibilities include:
- MEMS Device/component layout, simulation (FEM) and optimization
- MEMS process integration and fabrication evaluation and device characterization
- Collaboration with fab/manufacturing engineers to ensure device manufacturability
- Collaboration with reliability engineers to enable device reliability
- Collaboration with modeling and PDK engineers for modeling and technology enablement
- Collaboration with packaging and product team to ensure product capability of device
- Failure root-cause investigation for device/process/reliability/yield/product improvements
- Work closely with product groups and other partners to enable new business opportunities utilizing MEMS technologies and establish roadmap direction
- Report project updates at regular intervals to management/stakeholders including and business partners
The person performing this role must be capable to plan effectively, drive schedules, meet critical deadlines on multiple tasks in parallel, lead technical discussions in their area of expertise, and work effectively across organizational boundaries. They must be able to clearly communicate project status and actions. Additionally, they must be able to interface with multiple organizations and work well on a diverse team to accomplish goals.
QualificationsMinimum requirements:
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or related engineering degree.
- 5+ years of experience in MEMS devices for actuation and/or sensing including design, layout, finite-element simulation, process flow development and fabrication, and characterization/analysis
Preferred qualifications:
- PhD focused around MEMS devices for actuation and sensing and/or resonator devices
- Strong background in MEMS-related device physics and technology development
- Strong background in analog circuits, particularly in conjunction with MEMS devices
- Proven track record of getting MEMS devices qualified for marketable products
- Understanding of equivalent device circuit models for MEMS devices
- Understanding of MEMS packaging flow and interactions with MEMS devices
- Strong Project management/organization/communication skills
- Materials/process interaction knowledge/experience
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
- Ability to take the initiative and drive for results
- Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery
Why TI?
- The future starts here. As a TIer, you'll play a critical role in defining the next era of semiconductor technology and help create the innovations that shape the world around us.
- Surround yourself with a team of innovators who value your unique perspective and will challenge you to bring your best self to work every day. We believe that fostering a culture of collaboration fuels both personal growth and technological breakthroughs. Explore our company culture.
- At TI, your success goes beyond your work. Take advantage of comprehensive benefits designed to support your total well-being at work and in life, from competitive compensation to extensive health coverage and wellness programs. Learn more about our benefits offerings.
About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com.
Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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