• Job Description

  Req#: 17483

  pSemi Corporation is a Murata company driving semiconductor integration. pSemi builds on Peregrine Semiconductor’s 30-year legacy of technology advancements and strong IP portfolio but with a new mission—to enhance Murata’s world-class capabilities with high-performance semiconductors. With a strong foundation in RF integration, pSemi’s product portfolio now spans power management, connected sensors, optical transceivers, antenna tuning and RF frontends. These intelligent and efficient semiconductors enable advanced modules for smartphones, base stations, personal computers, electric vehicles, data centers, IoT devices and healthcare. From headquarters in San Diego and offices around the world, pSemi’s team explores new ways to make electronics for the connected world smaller, thinner, faster and better.

  Job Summary

  Member of team responsible for modeling development for pSemi’s patented high-performance UltraCMOS™ technology. This position will work closely with modeling engineers and CAD to support internal design groups and external foundry customers with model extraction flow development and data analysis. The role will be responsible for mentoring junior engineers and providing guidance to design teams in their area of expertise.

  Roles & Responsibilities

  This position has responsibility for:

  • Methodology development for complex model extractions
  • Detail analytical analysis of characterization data to investigate non-classical behavior
  • Provide required equipment specifications for advanced measurement system configuration
  • Statistical model development and analysis
  • Model implementation and flow development for multiple EDA platforms
  • Provide technical leadership, insight, mentoring, and support to the design community, modeling team, and technology team

  Minimum Qualifications (Experience and Skills)

  • Typically requires 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, depending on education level and experience.
  • Methodology development for complex model extractions.
  • Detailed analytical analysis of characterization data to investigate non-classical behavior.
  • DOE and layout of test structures for model extraction and device analysis
  • Statistical model development and analysis.
  • Model implementation and flow development for multiple EDA platforms.
  • Understanding of device implementation in design.
  • Provide technical insight and support to the design community, modeling team, and technology team.
  • Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing flow.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Compact model development BSIM, PSP, and/or HISIM model extraction methods.
  • Experience in PIN Diode model extraction for RF applications.
  • Experience in high frequency measurements for S-parameters, IP3, IMD, and NF. of RF device physics, measurements, and extraction.

  • Detailed knowledge of some advanced modeling (i.e. noise, RF, large signal, thermal, etc.).

  • Background or understanding of electromagnetic theory.

  • Basic understanding of RFIC design.

  Education Requirements

  • BS in Electrical Engineering or a related field required; MSEE or Ph.D preferred

  Work Environment

  This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

  Physical Demands

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

  USD 124,657.67 - 162,063.95 per year

  
  pSemi Corporation supports a diverse workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees. pSemi does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions or breastfeeding), gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code section 12801.9), ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally-protected medical condition, military or veteran status (including “protected veterans” under applicable affirmative action laws), marital status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal laws applicable to the Company. pSemi also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that an employee or applicant has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.
  
  Note: The Peregrine Semiconductor name, Peregrine Semiconductor logo and UltraCMOS are registered trademarks and the pSemi name, pSemi logo, HaRP and DuNE are trademarks of pSemi Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies. pSemi products are protected under one or more of the following U.S. Patents: http://patents.psemi.com

• About the company

  Murata's technologies, products and solutions are used everywhere, contributing to a safer, healthier and more efficiently connected world. As a global high tech house we are challenging ourselves every day to develop electronics solutions enabling innovations and shaping the future. Whether you are an experienced professional or a new graduate, you will find great opportunities to contribute, learn, and develop alongside a talented, diverse global team.

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