MEMS Device Engineer (R&D)

Job-ID: 25018636Category: Engineering - Product DevLocation: Dallas, TX, United StatesPosted: 2026-10-26Shift/Work Schedule: 1ECL/GTC Required: YesChange the world. Love your job. This Device Engineer role is focused on the development and optimization of MEMS sensing and actuation devices, with particular emphasis on piezo and capacitive MEMS devices including resonators. As part of TI’s Advanced Technology Development (ATD) team, the role involves close collaboration with TI’s manufacturing fabs, business units, packaging development team, and Kilby Labs. The position requires in-depth knowledge of MEMS devices.Responsibilities include:MEMS Device/component layout, simulation (FEM) and optimizationMEMS process integration and fabrication evaluation and device characterizationCollaboration with fab/manufacturing engineers to ensure device manufacturabilityCollaboration with reliability engineers to enable device reliabilityCollaboration with modeling and PDK engineers for modeling and technology enablementCollaboration with packaging and product team to ensure product capability of deviceFailure root-cause investigation for device/process/reliability/yield/product improvementsWork closely with product groups and other partners to enable new business opportunities utilizing MEMS technologies and establish roadmap directionReport project updates at regular intervals to management/stakeholders including and business partnersThe person performing this role must be capable to plan effectively, drive schedules, meet critical deadlines on multiple tasks in parallel, lead technical discussions in their area of expertise, and work effectively across organizational boundaries. They must be able to clearly communicate project status and actions. Additionally, they must be able to interface with multiple organizations and work well on a diverse team to accomplish goals.QualificationsMinimum requirements:Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or related engineering degree.5+ years of experience in MEMS devices for actuation and/or sensing including design, layout, finite-element simulation, process flow development and fabrication, and characterization/analysisPreferred qualifications:PhD focused around MEMS devices for actuation and sensing and/or resonator devicesStrong background in MEMS-related device physics and technology developmentStrong background in analog circuits, particularly in conjunction with MEMS devices Proven track record of getting MEMS devices qualified for marketable productsUnderstanding of equivalent device circuit models for MEMS devicesUnderstanding of MEMS packaging flow and interactions with MEMS devicesStrong Project management/organization/communication skillsMaterials/process interaction knowledge/experienceDemonstrated strong interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functionsAbility to take the initiative and drive for resultsStrong time management skills that enable on-time project deliveryAbout the organizationTI does not make recruiting or hiring decisions based on citizenship, immigration status or national origin. However, if TI determines that information access or export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit you from working in this position without first obtaining an export license, TI expressly reserves the right not to seek such a license for you and either offer you a different position that does not require an export license or decline to move forward with your employment.About the companyWhy TI?Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TIBenefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us. 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