Sr. Principal Semiconductor Device Engineer (FinFET Technologies)
Core
Lead technology enablement for advanced FinFET nodes by defining device architecture, driving tradeoff analysis, and ensuring successful product execution from concept to high-volume manufacturing.
Role type
Sr. Principal Semiconductor Device Engineer (FinFET Technologies)
Builds
Advanced node semiconductor platforms (FinFET/GAA) for automotive and high-reliability applications
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Advanced CMOS technology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Device physics, FinFET architecture, DTCO, SPICE/TCAD, yield analysis, failure analysis, statistical analysis (DOE), PDK validation, silicon correlation
Preferred skills
16nm and below nodes, GAA/nanosheet architectures, automotive-grade qualification (AEC-Q100), technology transfer leadership, foundry roadmap influence
Technologies
SPICE, TCAD, PDKs, DOE tools
Responsibilities
Define device architecture and scaling strategies; lead device-level tradeoff analysis; act as primary technical interface with external foundries; lead silicon validation and correlation; drive parametric yield improvement and failure analysis; mentor junior engineers and provide technical direction for test structures and characterization plans
Seniority
Sr. Principal, hands-on IC with strategy & mentorship