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About Applied Materials
Applied Materials is the world''s largest supplier of equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor and display industries, enabling the production of chips and advanced displays. Industry: Semiconductor Equipment
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The Process Engineer V joins the R&D team to extend heterogeneous integration flows into co-packaged optics. This role involves developing and integrating modules that combine photonic and electronic die, optical engines, and fiber interfaces. The engineer will address specific integration requirements, including optical coupling, alignment, optical loss, and thermal management near photonic components. Key responsibilities include creating technology roadmaps, performing risk assessments, and leading alpha engineering activities for CPO process technology. The position requires expertise in silicon photonics, photonic integrated circuits, and heterogeneous integration modules like hybrid bonding, TSVs, and fine-pitch interconnects. Candidates must utilize DOE, statistical analysis, and root-cause skills to solve complex problems. The work focuses on solving optical and thermal challenges unique to co-packaged optics within the semiconductor and display manufacturing industries.
Extend heterogeneous integration flows to co-packaged optics by integrating photonic and electronic die, optical engines, and fiber interfaces.
Address CPO-specific integration requirements including optical coupling, alignment, optical loss, and thermal management.
Create technology roadmaps, risk assessments, and executive-ready reports for co-packaged optics development.
Lead the research, development, and implementation of new CPO modules and existing heterogeneous integration capabilities.
Resolve complex process and integration issues for key customers to address their High Value Problems.
Identify invention opportunities and contribute to the company's intellectual property portfolio.
Lead alpha engineering activities for CPO process technology and support the release of new module capabilities.
Select and manage relationships with vendors, suppliers, and ecosystem partners to support R&D goals.
What we're looking for
MS or PhD in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, Photonics, or a related field.
Significant experience as a module process engineer or process integrator in semiconductor R&D or advanced technology development.
Hands-on experience with co-packaged optics (CPO), silicon photonics, photonic integrated circuits, or optical engines.
Working knowledge of photonic/electronic die integration, optical coupling and alignment, fiber attach, optical loss, and thermal management.
Experience with heterogeneous integration modules such as hybrid or fusion bonding, D2W/W2W integration, TSVs, fine-pitch interconnects, or interposers.
Strong DOE, statistical analysis, and root-cause skills across optical, electrical, physical, and reliability data.
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary projects and communicate clearly with engineers, executives, customers, and partners.
Record of patents, publications, or invited talks in CPO, photonics, or advanced packaging (preferred).
Semiconductor Manufacturing
Deposition
Etch
Epitaxy (EPI)
PVD
Design of Experiments (DOE)
JMP
Minitab
Statistical Process Control
Process Characterization
Root-Cause Analysis
Data Analytics
Thin Films
Diffusion
Process Integration
Semiconductor Manufacturing
Wet Process
Chemical Analysis
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
SEM
TEM
XRD
XPS
SIMS
Failure Analysis
AOI
AOS
CSAM
3D x-ray CT
Metrology
Thin Film Characterization
Electrochemical Testing
Root Cause Analysis