SMTS (Product Eng)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Product Engineer – Senior Member of Technical Staff (SMTS)

Product engineer is responsible for NPI development from first Si through qualification and high-volume production ramp.

Employer: Everspin Technologies, Inc.

Department: Backend OPS

Reports To: VP Backend OPS

Terms: Full Time/Exempt/Salary/In Office

About Everspin

Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Everspin Technologies (Nasdaq: MRAM) is the worldwide leader in designing, manufacturing, and commercially shipping discrete and embedded Magnetoresistive RAM (MRAM) into markets and applications where data persistence and integrity, low latency, and security are paramount. With over 200 Million MRAM products deployed in data center, cloud storage, energy, industrial, automotive, and transportation markets, Everspin has built the strongest and fastest growing foundation of MRAM users in the world. For more information, visit

The Role

Reporting to VP Backend OPS, and based in our Chandler, Arizona headquarters, the SMTS Product engineer is responsible for bringing all new MRAM products(NPI) to market involving pre-Si design spec definitions; first Si verification; datasheet spec validation; developing wafer sort, final test and characterization programs and reliability characterization. Responsibilities include working with Design and Operations teams to create and execute characterization and debug plans for circuit validation, screen development and debug of any non-conformance. Additionally, the group works with the Process and Device teams to develop a yield pareto correlating wafer sort and final test failure mechanisms to bit properties thus defining a path to yield improvement. In addition, during the qualification phase, group responsibilities involve reliability/technology certification (both standard JEDEC and technology specific stresses).

Specific responsibilities will include:

• First silicon validation, debug, and qualification.
• Responsible for developing and implementing test plans, ATE test programs, silicon validation, test methodology concepts, multi-site hardware development, product characterization, and high-volume production support.
• Ability to lead teams and projects.
• Thrive working in a cross functional environment to define and execute product characterization and validation plans.
• Knowledge of magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) materials and devices is a plus.
• Ability to manage and communicate product qualification plans, timelines, status, and results both internally and to external vendors.
• Technical point of contact with OEMs and customers

Qualifications & competencies

• B.S. or M.S. in Physics, Materials Science, or Electrical Engineering
• Experience with the ATE tests systems, probers and test hardware. Experience with testing memory is a plus (DRAM, FLASH, SRAM or any other emerging memory technology).
• Proficient in data analysis tools like JMP and programming languages like Python or C.
• Demonstrated track record of product spec validation, reliability characterization, and qualification.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and in team environment.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized approach to performing and reviewing work.

• Unquestionable ethics – treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity
• Commitment to our core values of Leadership, Innovation, Communication, Persistence, Enthusiasm, and Respect

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Occasionally required to stand
• Occasionally required to walk
• Continually required to sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Continually required to talk or hear
• Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information,
  and/or use a keyboard
• Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items less than 25 pounds.