Associate Program Manager, Test Vehicles

Natcast (short for The National Center for the Advancement of Semiconductor Technology) is a new, purpose-built, non-profit entity created to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) consortium, established by the CHIPS Act of the U.S. government.

Working at Natcast represents an opportunity to help extend America’s leadership in semiconductor technology, significantly reduce the time and cost of moving from idea to commercialization, and build and sustain a semiconductor workforce development ecosystem.

These efforts to advance semiconductor technology and seed new industries built on the capabilities of a wide range of advanced chips hold the potential to benefit the country and the world for generations to come.

Associate Program Manager, Test Vehicles 

In this role, you will support the strategic planning, execution, and delivery of innovative test vehicle programs that accelerate the successful development, integration, and qualification of new semiconductor processes and technologies in a fast-paced, rapid innovation environment. 

Every day, you will assist in collaborating with industry and academic research teams, device engineers, yield analysts, and cross-functional partners to help define test vehicle requirements and support their implementation from design through fabrication and characterization. 

To thrive in this role, you must have a solid understanding of semiconductor technology development processes, strong organizational skills, and the ability to support execution in a dynamic environment. 

Natcast is a new non-profit consortium created to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) established by the CHIPS Act. We are bringing together industry, academia, and government to solve the most pressing challenges facing semiconductor research, development, and workforce training. Our efforts will re-establish American leadership in semiconductor technology and secure critical supply chains. 

As the Associate Program Manager for Test Vehicles, you will play a supporting role in enabling the development and qualification of new semiconductor processes and technologies. With your growing expertise in process integration, device engineering, and test vehicle methodologies, you will assist in developing strategic roadmaps, coordinating requirements capture, and supporting the execution of test vehicle programs from design through characterization. 

Responsibilities 

• Assist in developing test vehicle roadmaps and program plans aligned with technology development milestones 

• Support coordination with industry and academic researchers to capture test structure requirements for new processes/technologies 

• Help define test chip specifications, design rules, and integration schemes in partnership with research teams 

• Support schedule management and execution plans for test vehicle design cycles through tape-out 

• Assist in interfacing with manufacturing operations to plan and coordinate test vehicle fabrication runs 

• Support electrical characterization, data analysis, and reporting activities for test vehicle data 

• Help track and resolve issues based on test vehicle learnings through process/integration refinements 

• Contribute to establishing methodologies and frameworks to enhance test vehicle efficiency 

• Assist in developing program communications for leadership and cross-functional stakeholders 

Required Skills and Experience 

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field 

• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor process integration or technology development 

• Familiarity with test vehicle programs and methodologies 

• Understanding of semiconductor FEOL, BEOL, and patterning unit processes, device physics, and characterization 

• Familiarity with test vehicle design concepts, including circuit design, design for test (DFT), and layout 

• Knowledge of electrical and physical characterization methodologies 

• Experience with data analysis tools and technical document authoring 

• Strong organizational and communication skills 

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and support multiple parallel programs 

• Self-motivated with a desire to learn and grow in a dynamic environment 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Material Science, or related field