Staff Silicon Characterization Engineer - Seattle, Washington, United States
$136,000 - $204,000 USD yearly
Originally posted 30 September 2026 by the employer.
This role involves working with EPIC (end-point integrated circuit) products.
About the role
As a Staff Silicon Characterization Engineer, you will support and coordinate lab-based probe station device characterization projects and commitments to schedules. This role focuses on the evaluation and analysis of EPIC (end-point integrated circuit) products.
What you'll do
- Conduct device characterization testing using a semiconductor parameter analyzer, applying scripting to control embedded switch matrix and probe station operations through a GUI.
- Streamline characterization and debug processes, including data collection and reporting, through automation, scripting, and innovative methodologies.
- Apply troubleshooting skills to resolve device characterization debug issues.
- Set up and, when needed, build custom test hardware and tools.
- Support RMA efforts for field application and sales teams, including I-V tracing, RF sensitivity, and conductivity tests (Rp/Cp).
- Collaborate with Industrialization and Silicon Processing Engineers on evaluations and analysis of EPIC (end-point integrated circuit) products.
What you'll need
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with 8+ years of experience.
- 4+ years of hands-on semiconductor lab experience using R&D lab test equipment, specifically semiconductor parameter analyzers like the Agilent B1500 or Tektronix SCS4200.
- Working knowledge of Bipolar and MOS device physics, semiconductor fab flow and processing, and RF principles.
- Experience in test scripting automation (Python, Perl, C++, or similar).
- Ability to develop and write clear, detailed procedures and data reports, and strong documentation skills.
- Hands-on experience using Tektronix KCON or Agilent EasyExpert Device Char software, and with MicroManipulator or FormFactor/CascadeTech semi-automated probers.
- Working knowledge of maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical equipment.
Skills: device characterization testing, semiconductor parameter analyzer, Bipolar and MOS device physics, semiconductor fab flow, RF principles, troubleshooting
This role has been open 15 days — well below the 56-day median for Device Engineering roles.
Device Engineering · Device Physics
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Open roles in category
142
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Median days open
56 d
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Median salary
$164k
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| Metric | Impinj | All employers we track in this specialty (142 roles · 36 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 2 | 142 |
| Median days open | 37 d | 56 d (−19 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $164k |
Skills observed across this category: device characterization testing, semiconductor parameter analyzer, Bipolar and MOS device physics, semiconductor fab flow, RF principles, troubleshooting
Who's hiring in this category
- GlobalFoundries · 24 open roles · median 62 d
- Micron Technology · 20 open roles · median 110 d
- Intel Corporation · 10 open roles · median 19 d
- Renesas Electronics · 9 open roles · median 30 d
- Infineon Technologies · 8 open roles · median 27 d
- STMicroelectronics · 8 open roles · median 51 d
How we counted: 142 open Device Engineering (Device Physics) roles from 36 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 16 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there. Figures refresh nightly.