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Tempe, AZ
DoE Q or L Polygraph Unspecified
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Job Description
We are seeking a Packaging Engineer to lead end-to-end packaging development for advanced microelectronic and RF communication products. This role is responsible for planning, designing, and delivering innovative packaging solutions across a range of technologies, including integrated circuits (ICs), system-in-package (SiP), sub-assemblies, and modules.
You will own the full packaging lifecycle-from concept and definition through design, modeling, testing, and production release-while partnering closely with cross-functional engineering teams and external vendors. This position requires deep technical expertise in semiconductor packaging, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to drive development in a fast-paced, high-reliability environment.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Additional Requirements
You will own the full packaging lifecycle-from concept and definition through design, modeling, testing, and production release-while partnering closely with cross-functional engineering teams and external vendors. This position requires deep technical expertise in semiconductor packaging, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to drive development in a fast-paced, high-reliability environment.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with product development teams (RFIC, MMIC, and module engineering) to design and deliver next-generation packaging solutions for RF communication systems
- Define package architectures, materials, and processes that meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost requirements
- Lead packaging efforts for new product introductions (NPI) and new technology development
- Develop and manage packaging documentation, including statements of work (SOWs), drawings, and process flows
- Design and layout semiconductor packages such as QFN, SiP, WL-CSP, RDL, Flip Chip, FO-WLP, and interposers
- Utilize modeling and simulation (thermal, mechanical, electrical) to ensure early-stage design success
- Provide technical oversight to external vendors and manufacturing partners throughout package fabrication
- Apply expertise in assembly processes (die attach, wirebond, bumping, overmolding) to guide design decisions and troubleshoot issues
- Evaluate and recommend packaging solutions through feasibility studies for new products
- Partner with engineering teams to optimize packaging for cost and performance
- Define and oversee reliability testing to ensure product robustness and compliance
- Coordinate cross-functional efforts across design, test, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain teams
- Identify and resolve material and process challenges during development
- Manage packaging projects using industry-standard tools and methodologies
- Contribute to long-term packaging technology roadmaps and support proposal efforts
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in semiconductor packaging, including package engineering, assembly processes, and reliability
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Materials Engineering, or a related technical field
- Strong understanding of microelectronic packaging, including mechanical, electrical, and thermal performance considerations
- Solid foundation in heat transfer and material properties
- Experience supporting RFIC, millimeter wave, SiP, or module-based products
- Hands-on experience with package design technologies such as QFN, SiP, BGA, WL-CSP, Flip Chip, bumping, or FO-WLP
- Knowledge of semiconductor assembly processes, including die prep, die attach, wirebonding, flip chip, and SMT
- Familiarity with interconnect reliability testing (e.g., daisy chain, CPI, BLR)
- Understanding of metallization schemes for laminates, interposers, and SMT
- Experience with statistical analysis and design of experiments (DOE)
- Ability to operate independently and drive technical decisions in ambiguous environments
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams
- Experience translating system or IC requirements into packaging solutions
Additional Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Ability to travel up to 10%
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