SRI · 2 months ago
Wafer Fab Process Engineer II
SRI International is a nonprofit research institute that specializes in creating innovative solutions. They are seeking a Wafer Fab Process Engineer II to support the manufacturing of microcircuits through hands-on process engineering and collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve and optimize processes.
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Responsibilities
Hands-on process engineering to support low-volume, high-product mix microcircuit manufacturing and development
Process areas of interest include Plasma Etch, Diffusion, Wet Chemistry, Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP), Ion Implant, and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD). Capability to support other process areas as required
Sustaining, improving, and optimizing current processes to support operations
Working with process engineers to integrate and develop manufacturable processes for existing and future technologies to enable yield improvement, defect reduction, improved reliability, and future technology development
Working in cross functional teams (Integration, Design, and Layout) to address process issues
Data collection, correlation, interpretation, and presentation of information to management and co-workers
Qualification
Required
BS or BE in chemistry, physics, material science, or an equivalent field
2-4+ years hands on Wafer Fab processing engineering experience, ideally in the semiconductor industry, in one or more of the following areas: Plasma Etch, Diffusion, Wet Chemistry, Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP), Ion Implant, and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)
Due to Government requirements candidates must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Ability to troubleshoot using analytical methodologies in a collaborative team effort across disciplines
Must be able to work in a clean room environment for a significant part of the workday and perform flexible shift work when required
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
Experience with report writing and preparing Power Point presentations
Preferred
Process integration knowledge and experience is advantageous
Computer programming skills, experience creating and editing scripts (MYSQL, JMP, Excel)
Experience working with Lam plasma dry etch systems, RENA wet chemistry benches, Sandvik (MRL) furnaces, AMAT Mirra CMP systems, Axcelis Purion ion implanters, and AMAT Centura systems
Benefits
SRI has a competitive benefits package
Pay for Outstanding Performance program
Performance Based Compensation program
Company
SRI
An independent non-profit institute headquartered in Silicon Valley, SRI is a global leader in research and development.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$34MKey Investors
Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health
2025-10-20Grant· $34M
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