TL;DR

SPICE Modeling Engineer (Hardware): Performing device characterization and extracting SPICE and device aging models for semiconductor devices with an accent on deep submicron CMOS and BCD device measurement and SPICE model generation. Focus on maintaining lab equipment, understanding device physics, and ensuring model accuracy for complex mixed-signal processing.

Location: Hybrid in Austin, Texas, United States. Candidates must be able to access technical data without an export license, as Cirrus Logic is unable to sponsor or obtain export licenses for this role.

Company

Cirrus Logic is a leading mixed-signal processing company known for solving complex challenges with innovative end-user solutions for top consumer brands.

What you will do

  • Maintain device lab equipment functions.
  • Perform a wide range of device characterization.
  • Extract SPICE and device aging models for semiconductor devices.
  • Utilize deep submicron CMOS and BCD device measurement techniques.
  • Apply fundamental knowledge of semiconductor device physics and compact modeling.

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Physics, or Master’s with 3+ years of experience.
  • Fundamental knowledge of semiconductor device physics related to compact modeling.
  • Proven experience in deep submicron CMOS and BCD device measurement and characterization.
  • Detailed knowledge in using manual, semi-automatic, and automatic probers.
  • Familiarity with active and passive devices in CMOS and BCD process technologies.
  • Understanding of semiconductor device noise, matching behaviors, and aging physics.
  • Experience in test structure layout of individual devices and arrays.
  • Experience in SPICE model generation and QA flow.
  • Work format: Hybrid in Austin, Texas, United States.
  • English: B2 required.
  • Candidates must be able to access technical data without a requirement for an export license.

Nice to have

  • Ability to stress test devices to understand post-stress behavior and SOA.
  • Prior experience with digital and analog design flow and methodology.
  • Experience running simulations using Cadence ADE.
  • Knowledge and experience in test structure layouts for various technology nodes.
  • Coding skills in Python, Perl, or other computing languages.

Culture & Benefits

  • Work with top engineers solving complex challenges for world's top consumer brands.
  • Award-winning culture built on inclusion, fairness, and community engagement.
  • Delivering enjoyable employee experiences.
  • Opportunity to grow your career in an exceptional workplace.