Packaging Engineer

Mount Indie
  • Tempe, Arizona
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    We are seeking a Packaging Engineer to lead end-to-end packaging development for advanced microelectronic and RF communication products. This role is responsible for planning, designing, and delivering innovative packaging solutions across a range of technologies, including integrated circuits (ICs), system-in-package (SiP), sub-assemblies, and modules.


    You will own the full packaging lifecycle—from concept and definition through design, modeling, testing, and production release—while partnering closely with cross-functional engineering teams and external vendors. This position requires deep technical expertise in semiconductor packaging, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to drive development in a fast-paced, high-reliability environment.


    Responsibilities

    • Collaborate with product development teams (RFIC, MMIC, and module engineering) to design and deliver next-generation packaging solutions for RF communication systems
    • Define package architectures, materials, and processes that meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost requirements
    • Lead packaging efforts for new product introductions (NPI) and new technology development
    • Develop and manage packaging documentation, including statements of work (SOWs), drawings, and process flows
    • Design and layout semiconductor packages such as QFN, SiP, WL-CSP, RDL, Flip Chip, FO-WLP, and interposers
    • Utilize modeling and simulation (thermal, mechanical, electrical) to ensure early-stage design success
    • Provide technical oversight to external vendors and manufacturing partners throughout package fabrication
    • Apply expertise in assembly processes (die attach, wirebond, bumping, overmolding) to guide design decisions and troubleshoot issues
    • Evaluate and recommend packaging solutions through feasibility studies for new products
    • Partner with engineering teams to optimize packaging for cost and performance
    • Define and oversee reliability testing to ensure product robustness and compliance
    • Coordinate cross-functional efforts across design, test, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain teams
    • Identify and resolve material and process challenges during development
    • Manage packaging projects using industry-standard tools and methodologies
    • Contribute to long-term packaging technology roadmaps and support proposal efforts


    Qualifications

    • 10+ years of experience in semiconductor packaging, including package engineering, assembly processes, and reliability
    • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Materials Engineering, or a related technical field
    • Strong understanding of microelectronic packaging, including mechanical, electrical, and thermal performance considerations
    • Solid foundation in heat transfer and material properties
    • Experience supporting RFIC, millimeter wave, SiP, or module-based products
    • Hands-on experience with package design technologies such as QFN, SiP, BGA, WL-CSP, Flip Chip, bumping, or FO-WLP
    • Knowledge of semiconductor assembly processes, including die prep, die attach, wirebonding, flip chip, and SMT
    • Familiarity with interconnect reliability testing (e.g., daisy chain, CPI, BLR)
    • Understanding of metallization schemes for laminates, interposers, and SMT
    • Experience with statistical analysis and design of experiments (DOE)
    • Ability to operate independently and drive technical decisions in ambiguous environments
    • Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams
    • Experience translating system or IC requirements into packaging solutions


    Additional Requirements

    • U.S. Citizenship required
    • Ability to travel up to 10%


    Numbers & Facts

    LocationTempe, Arizona

    Skills

    • Ball Grid Array (BGA)unmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Communication Systemsunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Document Managementunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Experiment Designunmatched
    • Feasibility Analysisunmatched
    • Flip Chipunmatched
    • Heat Transferunmatched
    • High Reliabilityunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Industry Standardsunmatched
    • Integrated Circuits (ICs)unmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Materials Engineeringunmatched
    • Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
    • Package Layout Designunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Flowunmatched
    • Product Developmentunmatched
    • Product Packagingunmatched
    • Product Testingunmatched
    • Product/Service Launchunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Radio Frequencyunmatched
    • Reliability Testingunmatched
    • SIP (Session Initiation Protocol)unmatched
    • Semiconductorsunmatched
    • Simulationunmatched
    • Statement of Work (SOW)unmatched
    • Statisticsunmatched
    • Supply Chainunmatched
    • Surface Mount Technologyunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Supportunmatched
    • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
    • Test Designunmatched
    • Testingunmatched
    • United States Citizenunmatched
    • United States Department of Energy (DOE)unmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched
    • Wire Bondingunmatched

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