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Wafer Foundry R&D - Device Characterization Engineer

Microchip Technology

Microchip Technology

Rousset, France
Posted on Nov 15, 2025

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Job Description:

Device Engineer description & objectives

Reporting to Wafer Foundry R&D manager in Rousset and collaborate with team members in France and the United States (Reading, Tempe & San Jose).

As a device engineer, you will be part of the R&D team in charge of technology transfer, enhancement, and development projects running in internal and foundry wafer FAB’s.

  • Work with Design Fab and Product Engineering in yield enhancement, circuit, and device optimization especially on BCD MOS technology.
  • Support the team with device characterization, analyses and simulations
  • Generate new test keys structures required for HV modeling
  • Run design/layout and process experiments for optimum semiconductor device performance.
  • Use various troubleshooting techniques to isolate and solve technical issues with devices and processes.
  • Work with failure analysis groups on field failures and customer returns to quickly isolate the problem and implement corrections.
  • Present data, results, and conclusions in the technical team meeting.

What’s attractive about this opportunity?

  • This position will allow you to put your technical device and process knowledge into practice.
  • You will have the opportunity to work in an international team covering multiple aspects of the semiconductor industry.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

Competencies

  • Microelectronic basis skills: Wafer Fabrication, Device Physics and simulations
  • Familiar with Unix environment and with Cadence tools
  • Interpersonal skills: self-motivated, involved in the work, good communication and teamwork.
  • Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English and French

The New College Grade (NCG) Candidate (less than 3 years of experience) must have a master’s degree or PhD with major emphasis on Semiconductor Devices.

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

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