Semiconductor Process Analyst
Ottawa, ON, Canada
Full Time
Technical Analysis
Mid Level
OUR STORY
TechInsights is the information platform for the semiconductor industry.
Regarded as the most trusted source of actionable, in-depth intelligence related to semiconductor innovation and surrounding markets, TechInsights’ content informs decision makers and professionals whose success depends on accurate knowledge of the semiconductor industry—past, present, or future.
Over 650 companies and 100,000 users access the TechInsights Platform, the world’s largest vertically integrated collection of unmatched reverse engineering, teardown, and market analysis in the semiconductor industry. This collection includes detailed circuit analysis, imagery, semiconductor process flows, device teardowns, illustrations, costing and pricing information, forecasts, market analysis, and expert commentary. TechInsights’ customers include the most successful technology companies who rely on TechInsights’ analysis to make informed business, design, and product decisions faster and with greater confidence. For more information, visit www.techinsights.com.
THE OPPORTUNITY
In the role of Process Analyst you will participate in technical content build projects, as well as work on projects undertaken in support of our Intellectual Property clients. The work is largely focused on analysis of devices manufactured with advanced semiconductor process technologies and patents related to these technologies. In addition, you will participate in, support and guide research and technical analysis activities. You will also provide technical input and patent analysis for technical content projects for Intellectual Property clients, and actively monitors technology trends.
In this role you will work with technologies within your area of expertise; however, as demands necessitate, you may be required to participate in other technical domains.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Project scoping and proposal development
WHY WORK WITH US
TechInsights is the information platform for the semiconductor industry.
Regarded as the most trusted source of actionable, in-depth intelligence related to semiconductor innovation and surrounding markets, TechInsights’ content informs decision makers and professionals whose success depends on accurate knowledge of the semiconductor industry—past, present, or future.
Over 650 companies and 100,000 users access the TechInsights Platform, the world’s largest vertically integrated collection of unmatched reverse engineering, teardown, and market analysis in the semiconductor industry. This collection includes detailed circuit analysis, imagery, semiconductor process flows, device teardowns, illustrations, costing and pricing information, forecasts, market analysis, and expert commentary. TechInsights’ customers include the most successful technology companies who rely on TechInsights’ analysis to make informed business, design, and product decisions faster and with greater confidence. For more information, visit www.techinsights.com.
THE OPPORTUNITY
In the role of Process Analyst you will participate in technical content build projects, as well as work on projects undertaken in support of our Intellectual Property clients. The work is largely focused on analysis of devices manufactured with advanced semiconductor process technologies and patents related to these technologies. In addition, you will participate in, support and guide research and technical analysis activities. You will also provide technical input and patent analysis for technical content projects for Intellectual Property clients, and actively monitors technology trends.
In this role you will work with technologies within your area of expertise; however, as demands necessitate, you may be required to participate in other technical domains.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Project scoping and proposal development
- Work closely with the Program Managers to gather requirements for project proposals
- Provide technical support during project proposal preparation both during and after the project scoping phase
- Act as project leader for the technical analysis projects
- Prepare lab work orders based on the approved scope of work, and evaluate lab results
- Perform technical analysis of the semiconductor process technology
- Select report content and write customer-facing reports
- Through reverse engineering results, evaluate patents for their use in semiconductor industry and for supportability
- Perform claim analysis and claim element mapping to selective devices to produce Evidence of Patent Use documents
- Verify technical content of reports prepared by other team members
- Support broader project teams through monitoring technology trends, process/materials development and device research in main area of technical expertise
- Participate in and attend conferences and other events as a representative of TechInsights to both gather and share technical knowledge
- Relevant semiconductor industry experience or equivalent academic experience
- Knowledge base must include at least one of the following areas:
- Manufacturing processes for advanced CMOS, with emphasis on FinFET
- Manufacturing processes for DRAM, 2D/3D NAND, NOR flash memory
- Manufacturing processes for emerging memory (ReRAM, ST-MRAM, PCRAM, FeRAM)
- In addition to one of the above, knowledge of any of the following manufacturing processes would be an asset: CMOS Image Sensors, BCDMOS, MEMS, III-V semiconductors, Display panels like LCD, OLED, LED, and advanced packaging methods.
- An understanding of the limitations and advantages of analytical techniques, including SEM, TEM, EDS, EELS, SIMS, FTIR, Raman, SRP
- Experience in intellectual property services such as patent filing, prosecution, technical support for licensing, patent brokerage etc. is an asset
- Strong analytical skills combined with ability to handle multiple concurrent projects and work well with cross functional teams
- Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
WHY WORK WITH US
- High growth company driven by high performance
- Competitive pay and generous benefits (medical, dental, vision, wellness, RRSP/401K Matching)
- Expected salary: $92,000 – 103,500 CAD
- Flexible vacation policy
- Annual fitness reimbursement
- Strong sense of camaraderie, mutual respect and shared goals among colleagues
- Support for community through charitable alliances
- Professional and career development opportunities
- Wellness resources and support from management
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