Product Development Engineer (28nm CMOS)
Confidential – Leading Semiconductor Manufacturer
Why This Role
This is a rare opportunity to work at the core of 28nm CMOS technology development, where device physics meets real-world production. You’ll take ownership of process integration, drive yield improvements, and help transition advanced nodes into high-volume manufacturing.
If you enjoy solving complex problems at the transistor and process level—and want your work to directly impact production—this role delivers.
What You’ll Do
Process Integration & Device Optimization
- Develop and refine 28nm CMOS process flows across FEOL/BEOL
- Optimize transistor performance, variability, and reliability
- Work closely with device, design, and fab teams to align performance targets
Yield & Performance Engineering
- Analyze electrical test data, inline metrics, and defectivity trends
- Drive yield improvement through root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Correlate parametric data to process variations and device behavior
Technology Transfer & Manufacturing Ramp
- Support transition from development to high-volume manufacturing (HVM)
- Define process windows, control plans, and production specs
- Partner with manufacturing teams to ensure stable, repeatable output
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Interface with design, modeling, and reliability teams
- Contribute to DTCO/STCO efforts for performance and scaling
- Support failure analysis and long-term reliability improvements
What You Bring
- BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field
- ~5–12 years of experience in semiconductor process development or integration
- Strong background in:
- CMOS technology (28nm preferred)
- Process integration (FEOL, HKMG, silicidation, or BEOL)
- Device physics and electrical characterization
- Experience with:
- Yield analysis, DOE, SPC, and failure analysis
- TCAD or electrical simulation tools (a plus)
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced fab environment
What Makes This Role Different
- End-to-end ownership — from process development to production ramp
- High visibility — direct impact on yield, performance, and business outcomes
- Advanced node exposure — meaningful work at 28nm and beyond
- Technical depth — real device-level problem solving, not just incremental optimization
Ideal Backgrounds
- Process Integration Engineer (CMOS / Logic)
- Device Engineer with strong fab interaction
- Yield / Product Engineer with deep process understanding
- Engineers from leading IDMs or foundries working on sub-40nm nodes