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Veeco · 3 days ago

Senior Process Development Engineer

Horsham, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$101K/yr - $122K/yr

8+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Tool set up and clean up before and after customer process demonstrations, including loading and disposal of chemistry, developing the design of experiments, performing experiments, and summarizing results into a customer-facing report.

Operate the process equipment to promote completion of process demonstrations or experiments.

Learn and be competent with software programs to execute process testing and runs.

Increase Veeco's understanding of mechanical components of the tool by writing tests plans, performing the experiments, and then presenting the data.

Improve the current toolset and guide other process engineers.

Perform improvements/maintenance on equipment sets as needed and operate the metrology equipment (SEM, profilometer, etc.) to gather data in support of your experiments.

Perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting of process tools in operation or preparation for shipment.

Perform preventative maintenance of all types of the process equipment.

Follow all safety protocols for tool operation and maintenance and repairs.

Diagnose and fix electro/mechanical issues.

Work with semiconductor production equipment, including chemical/mechanical/electrical upgrades or modifications to accommodate customer applications.

Lead and manage internal R&D projects by developing success criteria, generating test plans, and gathering supporting data.

Help the engineering team understand the key requirements for wet process equipment being designed. Deploy best known method in the maintenance and operation of the tools to assist with this activity.

Qualification

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Semiconductor tool experienceMechanical systems knowledgePlumbing systems knowledgeElectrical systems knowledgeDiagnosing electro/mechanical issuesCleanroom attireSafety equipmentMetrology equipment experienceOptical microscopeScanning electron microscopeAtomic force microscopyEllipsometerSurface particle measurementProfilometerFour-point probeComputer skillsMs office proficiencyLearning new software packagesDocumentation skillsProblem-solvingInterpersonal communicationIndependenceFlexibilitySemiconductor production equipmentChemical upgradesMechanical upgradesElectrical upgrades

Required

Requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years of experience.

Semiconductor tool experience is highly preferred.

Experience and knowledge of complex mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems including the ability to independently diagnose and fix electro/mechanical issues.

Ability to work in cleanroom attire and wear appropriate safety equipment as required.

Experience working in semiconductor or similar cleanroom fabs is highly preferred.

Experience with Metrology Equipment such as an optical microscope, Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), ellipsometer, surface particle measurement, profilometer, and a four-point probe is ideal. A willingness to learn these techniques is required.

Proficient computer skills, including MS Office and ability to learn other software packages for equipment operation and data collection.

Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) to interact with colleagues, document activities, procedures, and BKMs for servicing

Must have the ability to work independently to achieve goals and occasionally the flexibility to work various shifts.

Ability to routinely lift, pull or push objects of up to 50 pounds.

Willingness to travel to customer site (domestic or international) if necessary (up to 25% of the time).

Preferred

Experience with semiconductor production equipment, including chemical/mechanical/electrical upgrades or modifications to accommodate customer applications.

Company

Veeco

Glassdoor

4.0

Making a Material Difference is at the core of our DNA.

Founded in 1990

Plainview, New York, USA

1,001-5,000 employees

http://www.veeco.com

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