Senior Staff Engineer, Simulation
Job Description
Advancing the World's Technology Together
Our technology solutions power the tools you use every day-including smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT devices, and so much more. Here, you'll have an opportunity to be part of a global leader whose innovative designs are pushing the boundaries of what's possible and powering the future.
We believe that innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We're dedicated to empowering people to be their true selves. Together, we're building a better tomorrow for our employees, customers, partners, and communities.
What You'll Do
The SI / PI Simulation Engineer for semiconductor packaging will provide simulation results to analyze the design, consult concerning packaging problems and improvements in the package design, and also respond to customer / client requests or events at they occur. Mission of the Packaging Solutions Center is to find package solutions beyond Silicon to make next performance systems considering power and cost and to tackle the difficult and hugely innovative task with the industry.
You will work very closely closely with customers from initial design concept to high volume manufacturing, with transparency, exceptionally flawless execution while delivering highest quality product.
Location: Onsite at our San Jose headquarters 5 days a week with an average of 10% travel per month
Reports to: VP of Packaging Development
Job #: 41190
- Responsible for the electrical design, analysis, and development of electronic packages.
- Influence the architecture and/or design, materials selection, and structural integrity of the high-performance advanced packaging, and other associated components and collaterals under manufacturing, test, and usage conditions.
- Focus on linear and non-linear response analysis and testing of microelectronic packages, devices, and enabling components, with focusing on automotive applications. Identify, assess, and/or develop the key analytical techniques.
- Analyze simulation and measurement results to enhance product reliability.
- Provide the electrical and physical design of high-speed serial interface systems working with platform architecture and PHY design teams.
- Provide electrical design and validation of package and PCB working with multi-functional teams.
- Provide SI and PI modeling, simulation, and characterization of the high-speed serial interface.
- Develop and execute test plans to validate signal and power integrity.
- Work with product engineering and system engineering to debug and improve product yield.
- Complete other responsibilities as assigned.
What You Bring
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or related Physical Science with 15+ years of experience or Masters in Electrical Engineering or related Physical Science with 13+ Years of Industry Experience or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related Physical Science with 10+ yrs of Industry Experience Preferred.
- Experience in SI/PI methodology development, PDN modeling, and analysis from System to Die.
- Experience and good knowledge in EM (HFSS, SIwave, PowerSI, etc) and Circuit Simulation (SPICE, ADS, Designer) tools.
- Understanding of High-speed parallel IP (LPDDR5/DDR5/GDDR6) timing budget, Jitter Analysis, Full-Channel Simulation
- Understanding of High-speed SerDes Channel simulation and Equalization.
- Understanding of the Chiplet Interface and System-level Power Delivery Architecture.
- Good knowledge of SI, and PI Measurements such as VNA, TDR, and Digital Oscilloscope analyzer.
- Experience with script languages such as python and Perl.
- You're inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
- An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.
- You're collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.
- Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.
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Our total rewards programs are designed to motivate and engage exceptional talent. The pay range for roles at this level across all US locations and job function is displayed below. Within the base pay range, individual rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education and training. This is part of our comprehensive compensation package with annual bonus eligibility and generous benefits to help you live life well
Base Pay Range
What We Offer
An investment in your future, is an investment in ours. That's why we offer a diverse benefits package centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. In addition to competitive compensation and the usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive curation of benefits empower our people to care for their whole selves.
Give Back With a charitable giving match and frequent opportunities to get involved, we take an active role in supporting the community.
Enjoy Time Away You'll start with 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave, to rest and recharge.
Care for Family Whatever family means to you, we want to support you along the way—including a stipend for fertility care or adoption, medical travel support, and an errand service.
Prioritize Emotional Wellness With on-demand apps and paid therapy sessions, you'll have support no matter where you are.
Stay Fit Eating well and being active are important parts of a healthy life. Our onsite Café and gym, plus virtual classes, make it easier.
Embrace Flexibility Benefits are best when you have the space to use them. That's why we facilitate a flexible environment so you can find the right balance for you.
Covid-19 Policy
To help keep our employees, customers, and communities safe, we've developed guidelines for our teams. Currently, we encourage vaccination for all employees, and may require it depending on job functions (e.g., traveling for business, meeting with customers). While visiting our offices or attending team events, we ask employees to complete a daily health questionnaire and complete a weekly COVID test. Our COVID policies are subject to change depending on public health, regulatory and business circumstances.
Equal Opportunity Employment Policy
Samsung Semiconductor is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and empowered to do their best work. We hire the best talent for our teams, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status. Our focus is on hiring teammates with humble expertise, kindness, dedication and a willingness to embrace challenges and learn together every day.
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