Image Sensor Device Development Engineer

Image Sensor Device Development Engineer

Location: Yokohama

Annual Base Salary: ¥7,000,000–¥15,000,000

A global leader in cutting-edge image sensor technology is seeking a Device Development Engineer for its Japan engineering base.

In this role, you will drive innovation in CMOS image sensor device and process development and contribute to industry-leading products across automotive, mobile, surveillance, medical, IoT/AR/VR, and other fast-growing fields.

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for one of the following areas, depending on your background

・ TCAD Simulation

- Device design, process/device modeling, simulation

- Benchmarking with silicon data, analysis, and adjustment

- TCAD tool optimization, vendor collaboration

・ Pixel Design

- Pixel and photodiode design, pixel performance improvement

- Development of new image sensor technology

・ Process Integration

- CMOS image sensor process design and optimization

- Collaboration with Fab process teams, performance improvement, and mass production project management

- Layout optimization in collaboration with pixel design and TCAD teams

・ Optics and Color Process Integration

- CF/ML process flow construction and optimization

- PDAF structure process development and test line management

Requirements:

・ English and Japanese at a level sufficient to perform the job using translation tools, even if not fluent

・ Experience and skills in one of the following:

- Experience with (2D/3D) TCAD simulation (Synopsys/Sentaurus, etc.)

- Experience with CMOS image sensor pixel design and optimization

- Experience in either process integration or semiconductor product development

- Experience in semiconductor lithography processes

Our Strengths:

A global company headquartered in the US, with a Japanese base, contributing to innovative technology development. High market share in the automotive, surveillance, and medical fields. Product development incorporating cutting-edge technologies. Product competitiveness through the application of technologies such as stacked sensors, miniaturization, low power consumption, and high NIR sensitivity. Development environment where you can be involved in overall design and problem-solving. Comprehensive compensation, profit sharing, and stock option program.

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This position is based in Japan (some hybrid arrangements are possible).

We welcome candidates who wish to collaborate with overseas teams on a daily basis and build a global career.