Semiconductor Product Development Engineer (Excluding Design)
はんどうたいせいひんかいはつぎじゅつしゃ
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Summary
Technical role responsible for R&D in semiconductor process development, material and device evaluation, reliability testing, and other areas excluding design.
Description
Semiconductor Product Development Engineers (Excluding Design) work on developing and optimizing wafer processing processes, researching thin-film formation and etching technologies, evaluating material properties, conducting device reliability tests, and more to improve semiconductor product quality and yield. They collaborate with design departments to verify process conditions, establish technologies for mass production transfer, perform troubleshooting, and handle data analysis. In laboratories or development sites within cleanrooms, they use experimental and measurement equipment, leveraging the latest analysis techniques and simulation technologies to create innovative process technologies.
Future Outlook
Increasing demand for advanced semiconductors due to the spread of AI and IoT is leading to a rise in job openings for development engineers. Greater capabilities in high-tech areas such as miniaturization and 3D integration are increasingly required.
Personality Traits
Cautious and meticulous / Curious and inquisitive / Has good teamwork skills / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Cleanroom Work / Depending on the company with flex time system / Domestic Business Trips / Lab Work / Team Projects
Career Path
Junior Process Engineer → Process Development Leader → Research Team Manager → Technical Department Head → Technical Advisor
Required Skills
Data Analysis (Statistics and Fitting) / Material Property Evaluation / Measurement Data Processing / Reliability Testing / Semiconductor Processes
Recommended Skills
Cleanroom Work Experience / Operation of Measurement Equipment / Process Simulation (TCAD) / Reading English Papers
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Necessary for optimizing process conditions and analyzing evaluation data. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Errors in fine processing conditions greatly affect performance. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is required in developing new processes and materials. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Necessary to continuously learn the latest process technologies and analysis methods. |
| Problem Solving | Essential for identifying failure causes and developing improvement measures. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly lab work with little heavy labor. |
Aliases
- Semiconductor Device Evaluation Engineer
- Semiconductor Process Development Engineer
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