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

The Probe Process Engineer will evaluate new probe technologies, study, and improve existing probe technologies & methods, and function as a part of the cross functional development team when introducing new products and capabilities to high volume production. Selected individuals will work seamlessly with a multi-disciplined team of Test Engineers, Product Engineers, Quality and Production staff to facilitate a successful handoff from new product introduction to high volume production.

The Probe Process Engineer performs in a multi-disciplinary function requiring knowledge of semiconductor fab processes, product engineering, test engineering, wafer probers, and probe technologies.

The selected candidate will have a basic understanding of semiconductors and testing thereof. The candidate must be able to generate a design of experiments, gather data, provide engineering analysis, and use results to drive decisions. The candidate will be expected to work with little instruction day-to-day and must enjoy working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a sense of commitment and flexibility to project needs. Assigned tasks will be diverse in nature which requires exceptional organization skills, innovation, and high attention to detail.

Roles & Responsibilities

This position has responsibility for:

• Monitors probe hardware used in engineering and production applications

• Generates product specific probe recipes for prober

• Generates product specific probe recipes for Dynamic Cell Controller and tunes for optimum efficiency

• Supports global engineering and production wafer test activities

• Provides troubleshooting support, recurring problem detection, root cause analysis and resolution

• Simulates wafer probe plans varying X, Y die spacing and aspect ratio to optimize high volume throughput and efficiency

• Evaluates and learns new equipment. Generates and releases production probe procedures as necessary

Competency Requirements

In order to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Critical Thinking: Skilled at finding logical flaws in arguments and plans; identifies problems and solutions that others might miss; provides detailed insight and constructive criticism into problems and complex situations

• Working with Ambiguity: Achieves forward progress in the face of poorly defined situations and/or unclear goals; able to work effectively with limited or partial information

• Displaying Technical Expertise: Keeps his/her technical skills current; effectively applies specialized knowledge and skills to perform work tasks; understands and masters the technical skills, knowledge, and tasks associated with his/her job; shares technical expertise with others.

• Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions: Bases decisions on a systematic review of relevant facts and information; avoids making assumptions or rushing to judgment; provides clear rationale for decisions

• Driving Continuous Improvement: Establishes methods to monitor and improve performance of systems and processes; utilizes specialized techniques for continuous improvement (e.g., Kaizen, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management)

Minimum Qualifications (Experience and Skills)

• Typically requires 0 to 2+ years of experience in probing wafers in engineering and/or production environment depending on education level and experience

• Hands-on knowledge of wafer probers

• Knowledge of basic data analysis and statistics for application in writing engineering reports

• Strong technical writing and communication skills

• Cooperative team member with a strong sense of urgency to meet product requirements on schedule

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment, including electro-mechanical assembly and test

Education Requirements

• BS in technical field, BSEE 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: 71,960.62 - 93,553.99 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 logoand UltraCMOS are registered trademarks and the pSemi name, pSemi logo, HaRP andDuNE 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: