Position Summary
Lead the technical development and New Product Introduction (NPI) of next-generation Non-Volatile Memory (NVM). Focus on optimizing MRAM and RRAM electrical characteristics, ensuring superior yield and reliability through advanced process nodes, and defining optimal operating specifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Characterization & Process Integration: Execute comprehensive electrical analysis; identify and track process defects with the Process Integration (PI) team. Partner with Foundries to develop and implement BKM (Best Known Method) processes.
- Yield Enhancement: Lead cross-functional yield improvement initiatives; perform deep-dive electrical simulation and Physical Failure Analysis (PFA) to stabilize mass production.
- Reliability & Qualification: Drive critical reliability qualifications, including Data Retention, Endurance, and Magnetic Immunity.
- Test Strategy Development: Collaborate with test teams to develop high-efficiency CP/FT test flows and Repair/Redundancy algorithms.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Master's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related fields.
- Experience: 6+ years in the semiconductor industry, with 5+ years focused on NVM (NAND/NOR/eFlash) or Emerging Memory (MRAM/RRAM).
- Technical Expertise:
- In-depth knowledge of NVM physics, STT-MRAM/RRAM switching mechanisms, and material properties.
- Proven ability to analyze complex resistance distributions and statistical data.
- Proficiency in JMP, Python, or Spotfire.
Preferred Skills
- Memory Architecture: Familiarity with SRAM and ESF3 architectures and their operating mechanisms.
- Production Experience: Direct experience in Embedded MRAM/RRAM mass production at advanced nodes (22nm/16nm/12nm).
- Circuit Knowledge: Understanding of peripheral circuit design and sensing techniques.
- Ecosystem Collaboration: Experience leading technical collaborations with Tier-1 foundries.
Soft Qualities
- Analytical Thinking: Insightful data interpretation to identify key trends and root causes.
- Proactive Ownership: Strong initiative in coordinating resources and resolving technical bottlenecks.
- Effective Communication: Ability to translate complex electrical issues into actionable process or design optimizations.
- Resilience: Calm and adaptive in high-pressure R&D environments with a growth mindset for emerging technologies.
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