Process Engineer III

What you'll do

• Conduct research, development, and evaluation for cutting-edge semiconductor equipment and systems.
• Review and enhance processing techniques used in product manufacturing and fabrication.
• Develop and sustain new processes to reduce production costs and increase yields.
• Analyze test data to determine process specifications and define next steps in development.
• Coordinate and report on customer demonstrations for existing process applications.
• Contribute to the development and release of next-generation products for the semiconductor roadmap.
• Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to process technicians during execution activities.

What we're looking for

• A Master's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field with 3+ years of experience.
• A PhD degree is accepted as an alternative to a Master's degree and professional experience.
• Experience in laboratory settings and on semiconductor equipment with surface preparation and analytical techniques.
• In-depth understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or other similar scientific computing languages.
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis and problem-solving methodologies using tools like JMP or Minitab.
• Background in deposition techniques such as ALD, CVD, PECVD, or PVD.
• Knowledge of Plasma Physics, RIE, ALE, ICP, CCP, and material synthesis/characterization.