Technical Director - BAW Device Development

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Data Analytics, Effective communication skills, Machine learning techniques

Job Description

Skyworks Solutions seeks a director of BAW device development who will lead a small but highly skilled team in the development of Skyworks’ Bulk Acoustic Wave (BAW) devices and filters.

He/she will work closely with both US and Asian engineering technical teams in Skyworks’ acoustic development group a group which supports the filter design team in improving/modeling the RF,

nonlinear, and high-power performance of BAW devices.

Location: Irvine, CA

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge and experience in designing/fabricating/characterizing acoustic BAW devices and test methodologies. Strong leadership skills and experience leading a technical team is required.

The candidate will have the ability to function effectively in a multi-cultural, multi-geographic environment and must be able to collaborate well with other engineers to achieve divisional objectives.

The candidate may be asked to travel to Asia to collaborate across different design and development engineering sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship in Skyworks’ acoustic development group to advance BAW, and other MEMs technologies primarily working at the device level.
• Lead and mentor a team of device engineers in the development of Finite Element Models (FEM) and other analytical models.
•  Work closely with a technical team to:
• Analyze device data from advanced metrology systems including acoustic vibrometers and thermal imagers.
• Propose new ways to characterize, analyze, and model of state-of-the-art BAW devices.
• Analyze on-wafer statistics of key device parameters from which to develop models.

Key outcomes that are desired:

• Accelerate BAW roadmap for next generation devices having reduced size, performance, and cost.
• Good at multitasking multiple projects.
• Geared toward being a team player working seamlessly with your team, other device R&D team members, the design team, and the production teams in the USA and in Asia.

Required Experience and Skills

• Deep understanding of Bulk Acoustic Wave (BAW) and process technology.
• Experience with Finite Element Modeling (FEM), linear and nonlinear circuit modeling software, etc.
• Ph.D. degree in engineering, or physics, or mechanical engineering desired with at least 10 years of post-graduate work experience. Exceptional candidates with a Master’s degree will be considered.
• A proven track record as a team player on an engineering team with experience in a multi-cultural, multi-geographic engineering environment.
• Deep understanding and knowledge of electromagnetic theory and circuit design.
• Strong skills in data analytics programming & scripting.
• Demonstrated strong communication both oral and written skills.
• Demonstrated success in mentoring highly skilled engineers.
• Experience in developing new ideas / generating IP.
• Positive sum thinking is a must meaning the candidate must be able to interact with other teams with a “win-win” mentality whereby new ideas will be shared freely amongst all R&D team members.

Desired Experience and Skills

• Experience semiconductor process technology.
• Basic understanding of machine learning / AI.

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $166,600 - $333,100 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance.

Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@skyworksinc.com.