We are seeking a Device/Circuit Engineer to join our SRAM bitcell development team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in device physics and circuit design, with practical experience in advanced process technology. You will work alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative environment to design and optimize SRAM bitcells for implementation across multiple TI product lines.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Execution:
- Support the design and development of SRAM bitcells at advanced CMOS nodes
- Execute bitcell simulations and performance analysis under various PVT conditions
- Assist in defining and reviewing bitcell performance against specifications
- Support qualification activities and reliability characterization
- Project Support
- Contribute to project planning and track progress against milestones
- Document design decisions and maintain project records
- Support risk identification and mitigation activities
- Meet project deliverables and qualification standards
- Collaboration and Communication
- Work with senior engineers and SRAM circuit architecture teams on memory bitcell design
- Coordinate with process teams to understand technology constraints
- Present technical findings and progress updates to team leads
- Participate in design reviews and technical discussions
- Learning and Development
- Stay current with industry trends in memory design and process technology
- Actively seek feedback and mentorship from senior engineers
- Contribute to process and design improvements
- Education
- Ph.D. in device physics, electrical engineering, or related field, OR
- Master's degree in related field with 3+ years of relevant experience
- Experience
- 0-2 years of professional experience in device/circuit design, process development, or SRAM design
- Technical Skills
- Working knowledge of SRAM bitcell design and basic circuit tradeoffs
- Solid understanding of MOSFET device physics fundamentals
- Familiarity with advanced CMOS process technology
- Proficiency in simulation tools (e.g., Cadence Virtuoso, SPICE, Sentaurus)
- Personal Attributes
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Strong time management and attention to detail
- Willingness to learn and take on challenging assignments
- Desirable
- Internship or co-op experience in semiconductor device/circuit design or process development
- Exposure to reliability challenges at transistor and bitcell level (retention, soft errors)
- Experience with silicon characterization or measurement
- Track record of delivering quality work on schedule