ESD Device Engineer

Your Role and Responsibilities

IBM Research at Albany, NY is looking for an ESD Device engineer to lead the definition, development, and qualification of ESD HBM and CDM devices integrated into next generation CMOS technology nodes.

The responsibilities inherent to this position are as follows:

Define and develop industry-standard ESD/Latchup protection solutions and design-of-experiments (DOE) based on it for early evaluation in advanced CMOS technology nodes

Define and design Human Body Model (HBM) and Charge Device Model (CDM) test macros for electrical characterization at wafer and package level

Contribute to all ESD/Latchup-related design ground rules, design manual content, ground rule waivers and ESD reference guide inputs

Execute end-to-end qualification plans for qualification plans in accordance with existing JEDEC specifications

Define electrical test plans compatible with industry-standard test platforms and test methodology

Perform analysis of electrical data obtained from electrical wafer/package-level test

Drive submissions to failure analysis to classify failure and defect modes from electrical test and reliability stresses

Collaborate with process integration engineers to address potential design/process sensitivities

Collaborate with the Characterization and Reliability teams towards a technology qualification of the ESD/Latchup CMOS elements

Work with circuit IO Design Teams to co-optimize I/O and ESD performance

Introduction

As a Hardware Developer at IBM, you'll get to work on the systems that are driving the quantum revolution and the AI era. Join an elite team of engineering professionals who enable IBM customers to make better decisions quicker on the most trusted hardware platform in today's market.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

5+ years of experience with ESD and Latchup protection development and characterization, with a proven track record of successful technology qualifications

Solid understanding of the CMOS processing flow

5+ years' experience with characterization of large amounts of electrical data using standard tools and programming languages

5+ years' experience with ESD models and underlying electrical test concepts used in the lab or on the manufacturing flow

5+ years' experience with Cadence Virtuoso tools suite skills

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

Membership / organizational role in an ESD-focused professional organization is a plus

ESD Association certifications are a plus

Required Education

Master's Degree

Preferred Education

Doctorate Degree

About Business Unit

IBM Research is the organic growth engine of IBM and an innovation engine for our customers and partners. As part of this mission, IBM Research anticipates and examines 'What's Next in Computing' to ultimately create and integrate the technologies the world relies upon to solve big challenges and unlock new opportunities. We create and pioneer new markets for IBM, our partners and customers as exemplified in our ongoing quest to reach practical and large- scale quantum computing. Across IBM Research, we realize the power and potential to accelerate discovery with our partners and clients by combining the power of high performance computing, AI, and Quantum, all integrated through the hybrid cloud.

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IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

- Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being

- Financial programs such as 401(k), the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs

- Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law

- Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals

- Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job- related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

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