Semiconductor Device Development Engineer
はんどうたいそし かいはつぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Semiconductor device development engineers are R&D professionals responsible for structural design of new semiconductor devices, process development, characteristic evaluation, and establishment of mass production technologies.
Description
Semiconductor device development engineers handle structural design of semiconductor devices such as MOSFET and CMOS, development of manufacturing processes, evaluation and analysis, and optimize performance and reliability. They perform electrical characteristic analysis using simulation software, process control for photolithography, etching, thin film deposition, characteristic evaluation using SEM/TEM or prober, data analysis to identify issues, and verify improvements based on design of experiments. They gain experience in laboratories, mass production lines, and industry-academia collaboration projects, ultimately aiming to establish mass production process technologies or lead next-generation device development.
Future Outlook
With increasing demand for high-performance, low-power-consumption devices for AI and IoT, the demand for advanced device development engineers is expected to remain steady. On the other hand, as manufacturing processes become finer and new materials are adopted, even higher specialized skills will be required.
Personality Traits
Curious and inquisitive / Good at logical thinking / Good cooperativeness / Patient
Work Style
Domestic and International Business Trips / Flexitime / In-House Development / Industry-Academia Collaboration Projects / Laboratory Work
Career Path
Researcher → Senior Researcher → Process Development Leader → Device Architect → Technical Division Manager
Required Skills
Analytical Instrument Operation / Design of Experiments / Device Simulation (TCAD/SPICE) / Material Analysis / Semiconductor Physics / Semiconductor Process Technology
Recommended Skills
English Literature Reading / Programming (Python, MATLAB) / Project Management / Statistical Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is essential for applying semiconductor physics theory to design. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because precision is important in nano-level manufacturing processes. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is required to conceive new devices and structures. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because materials, processes, and evaluation methods continuously evolve. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mathematical methods are needed for simulations and data analysis. |
| Problem Solving | It is necessary to investigate causes of manufacturing defects and devise improvements. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly laboratory or desk work. |
Aliases
- Device Development Engineer
- Semiconductor Device Development Engineer
- Semiconductor Device Engineer
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