Job Description

Founded in 2003, InvenSense Inc., a TDK Group Company, is the world’s leading provider of MEMS sensor platforms. InvenSense’s vision of Sensing Everything™ targets the consumer electronics and industrial markets with integrated Motion and Sound solutions. Our solutions combine MEMS (micro electrical mechanical systems) sensors, such as accelerometers, gyroscopes, compasses, and microphones with proprietary algorithms and firmware that intelligently process, synthesize, and calibrate the output of sensors, maximizing performance and accuracy. InvenSense’s motion tracking, audio and location platforms, and services can be found in many of the world’s largest and most iconic brands including smartphones, tablets, wearables, drones, gaming devices, internet of things, automotive products, and remote controls for smart TVs.

InvenSense is headquartered in San Jose, CA and has offices in Boston, China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, France, Canada, Slovakia, and Italy. We’re looking for top-notch Engineers to join our global team. If you’re interested in being a part of our journey and helping us grow to become the leading provider of SoC platform solutions, we want to hear from you. 

MEMS Design Engineer is responsible for new MEMS devices from sensor architecture to mass production. This position involves mechanical modeling, design, hands-on characterization, and debugging of new devices. The successful candidate is detail oriented and experienced in MEMS design.

As an employee, you will:

  • Develop new MEMS Gyroscope and Accelerometer IP from sensor architecture to product release

  • Perform FEA modeling including MEMS and Package using FEA softwares and other tools

  • Perform system level design and modeling of MEMS and CMOS using Matlab and other tools

  • Interface with CMOS designers to define and optimize both MEMS and interface electronics

  • Support test development by collaborating with test engineers and providing theoretical support for test routines

  • Perform bench level testing and debugging of new MEMS devices

  • Support Chip level design, layout and verification

  • Write invention disclosures leading to patents for new devices

  • Support customer requests

  • Support and train new employees in the MEMS design group and employees in other groups

  • Collaborate with teams in USA, Taiwan, Italy and other countries

  • Perform other duties and tasks that may be assigned from time to time

    • Minimum Requirements:

  • PhD or MS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Physics
  • 3-5 years of MEMS motion sensor industry experience
  • Experience designing MEMS gyroscope, accelerometer, resonator, or similar electrostatic MEMS device
  • Strong desire to learn new things and collaborate with other individuals
  • Effective interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills.
  • Proven track record of problem solving
  • Ability to drive projects to completion and propose workflow improvements
  • Thorough understanding of electrostatic actuators and capacitive sensing
  • Experience with finite element modeling (ex. ANSYS) of MEMS sensor
  • Ability to layout MEMS devices using L-Edit or similar tools
  • Ability to debug and characterize MEMS using spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.
  • Theoretical understanding of multi-DOF mechanical modeling and simulation

  • Perform other duties and tasks that may be assigned from time to time

    • Desired Requirements:

  • Ability to analyze data with Python or similar language
  • Familiarity with electronics and integrated circuits
  • Familiarity with MEMS fabrication
  • Experience with package modeling for MEMS sensor

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