ASM · 2 days ago
Senior Process Engineer (Industry Experience)
Greater Phoenix Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expASM is a leading company in the semiconductor industry, focused on innovation and technology. The Senior Process Engineer will research, develop, and optimize semiconductor processes while conducting complex experiments and delivering inventive solutions.
ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Creative problem solver with experience in developing new films for emerging applications and experience in chemistry/materials characterization
Works with semiconductor processing equipment to research, develop and optimize unit processes focused on the deposition of metal and dielectric films via ALD, PEALD, Epitaxy, and/or PECVD
Bringing innovative ideas, staying abreast of state-of-the-art processing applications in the semiconductor industry to be effective
Process consulting and accountability including technical papers on advanced process applications and Intellectual Property creation
Participates in and drives technical problem-solving sessions using the related scientific method and industry tools, such as Ishikawa diagrams
Designs and conducts experiments, in addition to measuring and interpreting experimental output, aimed at fulfilling stated objectives using Design of Experiments (DOE) and Response Surface Methodology (RSM)
Troubleshoots equipment problems and is personally and actively engaged in problem via 'hands-on' modalities
Works with customers and central marketing to understand and define requirements to successfully execute and document customer demonstrations
Develops methods and techniques for integrating metal and/or oxide films into existing and future device technologies
Ensures successful product transfer to customer base by performing demonstrations, training field service personnel, traveling to support remote sites (up to 10% travel required), and drafting documentation regarding process development, tool operation and maintenance
Produces technical papers on process, equipment, and device integration improvement strategies and presents to professional audience
You may be assigned supervisory duties over supporting process engineering technicians and aides. These supervisory duties could include direct input into employees’ performance evaluations, discipline, and discharge
Qualification
Required
Master's or PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or Physics
2+ years of work experience with: Cure, oxidation, ALD, CVD, Epitaxy, PECVD and/or other thin film deposition
2+ years of work experience with: Materials characterization techniques such as XPS, SIMS, RBS, AFM, XRR, XRD, TEM, SEM and ellipsometry
Knowledge of electrical characterization techniques for CMOS devices
Application of dielectric and/or metal films for logic and memory structures
Ability to independently manage complex process development projects, including personnel, project schedules, experimental thrusts, hardware procurement and budgetary oversight
Ability to be a process consultant to internal and external customers
An authority on interplay between hardware design (e.g., chemical reactor design) and operation and process outputs
Understanding of requirements for integration of metals as work function materials and barrier layers in FEOL and BEOL process flows
Demonstrated ability to develop and completely characterize deposition processes using first principles and experimental design techniques (e.g., DOE, RSM)
Experience with the theory, practice, and interpretation of materials characterization techniques such as XPS, SIMS, RBS, AFM, XRD, HRTEM, FESEM, Auger, Raman and ellipsometry
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to clearly communicate advanced technical constructs in direct and concise manner
Preferred
Training in CFD (computational fluid dynamics), either theoretical or practical is preferred
Knowledge of electrical characterization techniques for CMOS devices is preferred
Company
ASM
ASM is a supplier of semiconductor equipment, materials and process solutions addressing the wafer processing.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Charles Dean del Prado
President & CEO
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