PDR Engineer **Power Discrete Semiconductors**

Company Overview

High Density, High Performance, and High Reliability Products for Aerospace & Defense

SSDI has been a pioneer in semiconductor manufacturing for over 50 years and has earned a reputation for setting the highest standards of reliability and performance. SSDI's high power and high voltage semiconductors and electronic systems meet the critical needs of many Aerospace and Defense applications.

Preliminary Design Review Engineer

Solid State Devices, Inc. is seeking a skilled and detailed-oriented Preliminary Design Review Engineer to join our Semiconductor Manufacturing Team! As a PDR Engineer, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating Preliminary Design Review process for our semiconductor products.

Duties and Accountabilities:

• Package Design: Collaborating with design teams to develop packaging concepts that meet the electrical, thermal, and mechanical requirements of chip and wire devices.
• Wire Bonding: Designing and optimizing wire bonding processes to ensure reliable and efficient interconnections between the semiconductor chips and external leads.
• Material Selection: Identifying and selecting appropriate materials for wire bonding, such as bonding wires, adhesives, and encapsulants, considering factors like electrical conductivity, thermal properties, and reliability.
• Process Development: Developing and optimizing wire bonding processes, including wire bonding machine setup, parameter optimization, and quality control measures.
• Testing and Evaluation: Conducting tests and evaluations to ensure the reliability, functionality, and performance of chip and wire packages under various conditions.
• Failure Analysis: Investigating and analyzing any failures or issues related to wire bonding, and implementing corrective actions to improve yield and reliability.
• Collaboration: Working closely with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and quality assurance teams to ensure seamless integration of chip and wire packaging solutions into the overall semiconductor manufacturing process. Documentation: Creating and maintaining detailed documentation, including specifications, design guidelines, and test procedures specific to chip and wire technology.

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of semiconductor device physics, integrated circuit design, and industry standards.
• Familiarity with CAD software and design tools commonly used in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability tor prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and coordinate cross-functional teams effectively.
• Proficiency in performing design simulations and analyses, using tools such as SPICE, Verilog, or equivalent.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of semiconductor industry trends, emerging technologies, and product development methodologies.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards in the semiconductor industry.

Training & Experience

Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor Physics or a related field.

Experience: 3+ years (minimum) of related work experience in Semiconductor Manufacturing, with a focus on Product Design and Development.

Schedule: Full-time / Monday - Friday

Salary: $100K-$150K Annual / Bi-Weekly Pay Schedule (Direct Deposit Available)

Solid State Devices, Inc. proudly offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package including Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance / Paid Time Off (PTO) / Holiday Pay & 401(k).

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