ESD Test Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Redmond, WA that is seeking an ESD Test Engineer to develop ESD solutions for low ESD threshold devices. They must understand chip level and package level ESD requirements and come up with solutions that increase ESD robustness against HBM and CDM. This person must also have good experience in HBM and CDM ESD testing of complex devices and packages and testing protocols. The ESD Test Engineer will conduct failure analysis using SEM and provide root cause analysis reports. Experience with ESD solutions development for III-V substrates is a plus.

Responsibilities:
* Work with Chip and Packaging teams to understand the ESD threshold and other requirements
* Prepare action plans for the ESD solutions proposed by the team and execute the plans
* Screen different ESD solutions and collect ESD test data quickly
* Conduct electrical measurements before and after ESD experiments and thermal cycling experiments
* Coordinate and conduct thermal cycling experiments
* Set up CDM ESD test set up and verify its performance
* Conduct quality analysis of as-received test samples and failure analysis of ESD tested and thermal cycled samples using Optical and Scanning electron microscopes
* Work with other teams on short loop ESD solutions development and deliver the results in timely fashion
* Conduct HBM and ESD tests on baseline and improved designs and document the ESD thresholds
* Conduct failure analysis of devices using EBIRCH/EBIC/EBAC in SEM
* Maintain ESD protection protocols during sample preparation, handling, packaging, and measurement stages
* Work with other team members on different measurements and analyses in a multifunctional team environment

REQUIREMENTS:
* BS/MS in Materials science and engineering, Electronics engineering, or related field with 4-6 years of experience developing ESD solutions for microelectronic chips and packages
* Experience in developing innovative ESD solutions for III-V substrate based devices
* Experience with HBM and CDM testing and protocols for low ESD threshold devices
* Experienced in conducting failure analysis on ESD solution prototypes and ESD tested devices and identify and classify different failure analysis modes and mechanisms
* Experience with setting up CDM test set up and data collection
* Experience with Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and EDS chemical analysis in the context of materials and failure analysis
* Strong background and experience with statistical data analysis tools to estimate test sample requirements and test data analysis
* Good communication and interpersonal skills, and a team player
* Experience with failure analysis of devices using EBIRCH/EBIC/EBAC in an SEM is a plus
* Experience with thermal cycling of chips from room temperature to 4K is a plus

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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