Process Development Engineer - Scribe Module Electrical Design

Job Title

Process Development Engineer - Scribe Module Electrical Design

Role Summary

The Scribe Module Electrical Design engineer develops test structures and related automation to provide electrical and physical quality data for process development and manufacturing teams. The role collaborates with process integration, fab, layout, device characterization, and scribe build teams across multiple semiconductor technologies.

This position focuses on designing, documenting, and verifying component test structures and improving the scribe development flow through scripting and standards.

Experience Level

Entry-level (minimum 2 years of relevant experience)

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include design, automation, verification, and process improvement for scribe test structures.

• Develop and document test structures for integration into silicon
• Build automation scripts and programs to organize test data and workflows
• Improve test structure design and verification methods
• Standardize and streamline the scribe development flow through scripting and tools
• Identify opportunities for process and design improvements
• Participate in technical meetings and propose new approaches for the scribe team

Requirements

Degrees are listed under Education Requirements. Below are must-have and nice-to-have skills and experience.

• Must-have: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in semiconductor/process development or related engineering roles
• Must-have: Scripting or programming experience (Perl, Tcl/Tk, C, Ruby, SKILL, Unix Shell) and ability to develop/run software scripts
• Must-have: Experience with design environments (schematic & layout); Cadence preferred
• Must-have: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities
• Must-have: Effective verbal and written communication and ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with semiconductor electrical fundamentals and device characterization
• Nice-to-have: Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data organization tools
• Nice-to-have: Experience with automated test/data collection flows and developing standards

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Physics, or a related degree (Degree Level: Bachelor's). The posting specifies a bachelor's degree; equivalent-experience language was not provided.

About the Company

Company: Texas Instruments

Headquarters: Dallas, Texas, USA

Texas Instruments is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, and sells analog and embedded processing chips for various markets including industrial, automotive, and personal electronics. The company's innovations aim to make electronics more affordable and reliable, fostering advancements in technology through each generation of semiconductors.