A14 R&D Device Engineer

Established in 1987 and headquartered in Taiwan, TSMC pioneered the pure-play foundry business model with an exclusive focus on manufacturing its customers’ products. As of 2024, TSMC serves more than 500 customers and manufactures over 11,000 products for high-performance computing, smartphones, the Internet of Things (IoT), automotive, and digital consumer electronics. It is the world’s largest provider of logic ICs, with an annual capacity of over 17 million 12-inch equivalent wafers in 2025. TSMC operates fabs in Taiwan as well as manufacturing subsidiaries in Washington State, Japan and China, and the Company began construction on a specialty technology fab in Dresden, Germany, in 2024. In Arizona, TSMC is building three fabs, with the first starting 4nm production in 2025, the second by 2028, and the third by the end of the decade.

RD Integration starts with the definitions, including transistor architecture and design building blocks, of a new technology node. Then, a manufacturable process flow is developed for evaluations and further improvements. The tasks may involve multidiscipline technical knowledge bases and project management skills. The job will require a lot of collaborations, so frequent communication should be expected. Test structure are designed in order to evaluate the manufacturing processes. Test vehicles will be built, and real chips will be validated through yield, performance, and reliability learning cycles. The goal is to deliver an optimized semiconductor technology that will meet the required chip performance, power, area-per-function, costs, and time-to-market (PPACt) for our customers.

We invite you to become an integral part of our forward-thinking team, where you will be at the vanguard of nanosheet transistor device design for our prestigious A14 technology initiative. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on the frontier of semiconductor innovation, collaborating with industry leaders and contributing to technologies that define the next generation of electronics.

Job Responsibilities

1. Pioneering Nanotechnology Development:

(1) Seamless Integration: Integrate devices across various process modules, including the creation of test keys, execution of tape-outs, meticulous device analysis, advanced simulations, and fortification of model integrity.

(2) Innovative Design: Craft precision test key designs to facilitate accurate electrical modeling and comprehensive device characterization.

(3) Advanced Characterization: Define the parameters of technological progress by characterizing state-of-the-art devices, establishing SPICE modeling targets, and conducting occasional bench measurements.

(4) Experimentation: Design experiments to meet device KPIs for performance and periodically serve as the on-duty engineer to coordinate device process management.

2. Diagnostic Analysis:

Critical Data Assessment: Apply your analytical expertise to dissect transistor electrical and physical data, pinpointing issues and identifying responsible parties for targeted resolution.

3. Collaborative Problem-Solving:

Interdisciplinary Teamwork: Join forces with a spectrum of specialized teams to scrutinize and appraise new processes, driving the resolution of complex challenges through collective insight and expertise.

Job Qualifications

1. A master’s degree or Ph.D. in Electronics/Electrical Engineering, Solid State Physics field, or knowledge domain in MOSFET, solid state electronics. 

2. Personal traits: 

(1) Proactive personality with growth mindset.

(2) Good team player.

(3) Good communication skills, be able to work within cross-functional teams. 

(4) Self-motivated and goal-oriented: Good technical problem-solving, analytical skills and strong sense of ownership.

3. Experience in device measurement (IV/CV), cell design, layout, simulation (e.g., TCAD/HSPICE) is preferred, and experience in process integration is a plus but not required.

4. Good command in English is preferred.

TSMC Core Values

At TSMC, we invite talented individuals who share our vision and values to contribute to our continued success. Our core values are the foundation of our culture, guiding every decision and action. We seek applicants who deeply resonate with these principles and embody them in their work: 

• Integrity: Tell the truth. We do not brag. We do not make commitments lightly. Once we make a commitment, we devote ourselves completely to meeting that commitment.
• Commitment: Employees are dedicated to the company, view the company’s success as their own and work diligently to make their best contributions. As commitment is mutual, the Company strives to serve the best interests of its employees. 
• Innovation: Innovation is the wellspring of the Company's growth. It means more than new ideas; it means putting ideas into practice. 
• Customer Trust: We strive to build deep and enduring relationships with our customers, who trust and rely on us to be part of their success over the long term.

 (For more details on TSMC’s Core Values, please visit：https://www.tsmc.com/english/aboutTSMC/values)Fostering a global inclusive workplace reflects TSMC’s core values and business philosophy and is essential for our future success. Our commitment to global inclusive workplace allows us to create an environment where every employee, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, race, ethnicity, nationality, political affiliation, or sexual orientation, can bring their unique perspective and experiences to work, enabling us to drive profitability, increase productivity, and unleash innovation. We strive to create a workplace that is equitable and accessible to all employees. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute to our mission and provide excellent service to our global customers.