ASM · 11 hours ago
Principal Field Process Engineer
US > Oregon > Hillsboro
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expASM is a leader in semiconductor technology and innovation, seeking a Principal Field Process Engineer to support customer process applications and drive new product introductions. This role involves working closely with customers to enhance deposition processes and ensure successful project execution.
ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Undergo training with the Business Unit to build expertise on newly developed deposition processes (thermal ALD, plasma ALD, Area Selective Deposition) and hardware. Own the introduction/transfer of these processes to the customer site
Work closely with the field hardware teams and Business Unit to support and troubleshoot issues on new products, including developing proposals for equipment and process design improvements, as well as conducting those experiments in conjunction with the customer
Escalate issues, as needed, to ensure a timely resolution and to maintain the project timeline/scope
Document learnings during NPI and work with the Business Unit to ensure learning is incorporated in future IQ/hardware/process rollout packages
Document the learnings for subsequent knowledge transfer to the local service team at manufacturing sites
Applying Process and Equipment knowledge, troubleshooting skills, and escalation leadership are key to ensuring the success of NPI equipment at the customer site
Support Customer deposition processes and hardware development (both new development and continuous improvement projects, CIP)
Work closely with the Customer to design and conduct experiments to meet the Customer’s need (new development, device integration, CIP, troubleshooting)
Analyze current baseline process and system performance; identify gaps with respect to technology node requirements
Perform problem assessment and root cause analysis of system performance issues (non-conformances) at customer site
Work with the customer to develop new opportunities for ASM processes and hardware introduction at the Customer site
Responsible for process transfer to HVM fabs and transfer of product knowledge to the local service organization
Document and maintain the process and hardware learnings from the development phase and develop/transfer best known methods (BKMs) to the HVM site teams
Qualification
Required
M.S. or PhD in chemistry, physical chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or physics
7-10 years industry experience in processing, developing, and characterizing thin films deposited in any of the following types of deposition reactors: thermal ALD, plasma-enhanced ALD, plasma-enhanced CVD, Epitaxy, or LPCVD/vertical furnace
Demonstrated understanding and experience with semiconductor device applications, vacuum techniques, film characterization and metrology techniques, and thin film ALD deposition processes and equipment
Experience with advanced troubleshooting/structured problem analysis methodologies (KT/FMEA/7-step/Ishikawa diagrams/etc.)
Experience designing and conducting experiments, in addition to measuring and interpreting experimental output, aimed at fulfilling stated objectives using DOEs and statistical methods
Experience resolving escalations, developing, and managing action plans, and ensuring clear communication between customer, service team, business unit, and other sub-suppliers
Ability to travel for extended periods of time for training, technical engagement, and to Customer sites
In some cases (tool qualifications or escalations), additional hours and working weekends may be required
Must understand the Intellectual Property boundaries between ASM and the Customer and be able to maintain IP, as appropriate, during all external and internal interactions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to clearly communicate advanced technical constructs in a direct and concise manner
Preferred
Preference towards candidates with experience optimizing film deposition and process development with ASM ALD, PEALD, PECVD, Epitaxy, or Vertical Furnace LPCVD equipment
Company
ASM
ASM is a supplier of semiconductor equipment, materials and process solutions addressing the wafer processing.
1001-5000 employees
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Charles Dean del Prado
President & CEO
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