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Semiconductor Components Industries, LLC
Device Characterization Engineer
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What they do
A Reliability Engineer evaluates and analyzes the reliability of manufacturing and production equipment and processes. Identifies pro-active maintenance requirements and process improvements. Works to maximize reliable performance and prevent equipment or process failures.
$113,671 / year median in New York
+10% projected growth
Job Description
onsemi is seeking a highly motivated Semiconductor Device Characterization Engineer at Hopewell Junctions, New York. to support high-volume manufacturing and new technology development activities. Expertise in trench MOSFET and/or IGBT is desired. This role serves as a critical technical resource for electrical characterization, data analysis, process evaluation, and manufacturing decision support during non-standard operating hours, providing rapid response to production and quality issues. The successful candidate will leverage device physics knowledge, statistical analysis, and electrical characterization expertise to evaluate product performance, disposition manufacturing holds, assess process changes, and drive timely technical decisions that maintain product quality and manufacturing continuity. Required Qualifications B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline. Minimum 2+ years of experience in semiconductor device engineering, characterization engineering, product engineering, or a related role. Strong understanding of power semiconductor device physics and operation Experience analyzing manufacturing and characterization datasets for device performance assessment and process monitoring. Demonstrated experience evaluating manufacturing excursions through FMEA and making technically sound disposition decisions. Strong understanding of semiconductor fabrication processes and their impact on device electrical performance. Experience with electrical characterization equipment and semiconductor parametric measurement techniques. Knowledge of statistical analysis tools and methodologies. Excellent problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and decision-making skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field. Experience supporting high-volume semiconductor manufacturing operations. Familiarity with reliability qualification standards and methodologies. Experience with wafer acceptance testing, process control monitoring, and electrical yield analysis. Working knowledge of TCAD simulation or device modeling tools. Experience using JMP, Minitab, Python, MATLAB, SQL, Spotfire, or similar data analytics platforms. Knowledge of automotive, industrial, or high-reliability power semiconductor products. Experience with 300 mm power semiconductor manufacturing environments.