Sr. Staff Silicon Characterization Engineer

Job Description

Impinj is seeking a Sr. Staff Silicon Characterization Engineer to join their team. In this role, the individual will be responsible for silicon characterization, performing and coordinating lab-based probe station device characterization projects, and meeting schedules. The ideal candidate will possess creative problem-solving skills and be technically adept, contributing to Impinj's goal of connecting trillions of everyday items to the Internet.What this role involves:

• Conducting device characterization testing using semiconductor parameter analyzers.
• Streamlining characterization and debug processes through automation and scripting.
• Collaborating with Process, Analog, and Digital IC design teams.
• Developing process characterization wafer testing flows.
• Troubleshooting device characterization debug issues.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of hands-on semiconductor lab experience.
• Understanding of IC design, layout, and their relationship with DRC and LVS constraints.
• Operational knowledge of Bipolar and MOS devices.
• Experience in test scripting automation (Python, Perl, C++).
• Excellent documentation, organizational, and communication skills.
• Wafer fab flow and processing knowledge.
• Experience using Tektronix KCON or Agilent EasyExpert Device Char software.
• Experience in using MicroManipulator or FormFactor/CascadeTech semi-automated probers.
• Competence in maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing of mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of radio frequency (RF) principles.

What Impinj offers:

• Competitive benefits.
• Support for remote work or a desk with a view.
• Weekly Q&A sessions with our executive team.