OTP Fuse Memory Qualification Engineer
Date: Sep 26, 2025
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA, US
Company: Skyworks
If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.
At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.
Requisition ID: 76298
Description
If you are a motivated engineer with skills and interest in leading the testing and qualification of fuse one-time programmable (OTP) memory IP blocks that will be used in most of the cellphones sold today, Skyworks’ IP team is looking for you! As part of the company’s IP development team you will work on analog control blocks for all of Skyworks’ RF products and contribute to the development of IP circuit block designs that are used across the company. You will lead the testing and qualification of OTP in a variety of SOI and bulk CMOS processes.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the OTP qualification process to ensure reliability of polysilicon fuses across millions of fuses in multiple Si and SOI processes
- Lead the lab testing and evaluation of fuses and other OTP/NVM IPs
- Lead design of experiments (DOE) testing to select the correct programming voltage/current profile
- Work with the IP design engineers to ensure the reliability of implemented OTP
- Work with test engineering team to gather qualification data on blown and unblown fuses
- Work with our foundry partners and modelling team on defining the fuse blow recipe and review foundry-provided data
- Monitor and drive consistent IP reuse
- Ensure OTP qualification schedules meet the required product sample and tape-out schedules
- Lead the debug and root cause analysis of any fuse RMAs and yield loss
- Present OTP design and qualification training to the design engineering community
- Review design, verification, lab testing, and wafer probe data
- Maintain qualification records in our IP catalog
- Contribute to development of analog OTP blocks to meet product teams’ requirements including preparation of necessary documentation collaterals including integration guides
Required Qualifications
- Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, documentation, and presentation skills
- Strong attention to detail, meticulous documentation standards and great project management skills
- Ability to work within a diverse and cross-functional team-structured environment
- A positive can-do attitude
- Experience leading silicon device qualification
- Experience with analog IC test engineering and wafer probing
- Fluency in virtuoso design environment from schematic capture to GDSII
- MS/PHD in EE or similar field and 3+ years industry experience
- Verilog-A modeling
- Hands on experience using analog lab equipment
- Python Programming
- Knowledge of statistical analysis
- Ability to use Jira for project management
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience designing analog IP blocks: OTP fuse block, Bandgap, ADC, DAC, temperature sensor, LDO, TIA
- Background designing RF circuits such as LNA or PA
- Layout floor planning and design experience
- Experience in mixed-signal verification
- Ability to administer Jira and write automations for project management
The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $112,500 - $215,900 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.
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