Process Integration Engineer

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Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology. 

What We Offer

Salary:

$128,000.00 - $176,000.00

Location:

Albany,NY, Santa Clara,CA

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As a Process Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in designing and optimizing manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor manufacturing technologies. You will collect and analyze data, perform hardware characterization, and troubleshoot engineering issues. You'll also measure film properties, generate technical documentation, and engage with customers to resolve concerns. Process Engineers collaborate with vendors and suppliers, and become familiar with implementing new technologies and products. You will experiment, learn, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the semiconductor and display industries, partnering with our globally recognized R&D teams on state-of-the-art research and development projects.  

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Process Integration Engineer to join our Photonics Technology Group in Corporate Office of CTO with a focus on the area of optical interconnect and co-packaged optics. Joining our team as a Process Integration Engineer presents an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative R&D environment. You will play a crucial role in developing and optimization novel process flows and contributing to the success of our organization.

As a Process Integration Engineer, you will be responsible of developing and optimizing process flows of optical and photonics devices as owner. You are expected to be highly detail-oriented and good at risk identification and mitigation. You will also be the first respondent of the device test and characterizations to drive flow iterations to improve the performance, yield, and reliability. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, process, and test engineers, to drive continuous improvement and ensure seamless integration of processes throughout the development and manufacturing lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

                · Owns, manage, and drive technical programs, report out timely status and interface with various stakeholders and management leading to completion.

                · Develop, optimize, and own process flows, ensuring the highest level of product performance, yield, and reliability.

                · Collaborate with design, process, and equipment engineers to define and implement process integration strategies and methodologies. May work with external customers and partners as well.

                · Process and manage wafers and integration lots through process flows in integration lines and collect metrology data to ensure meeting SPC spec.

                · Collect on-wafer data, perform data analysis, and provide outcome, learnings and plan for the next process steps.

                · Develop and maintain process integration documentation, including process flows, specifications, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

                · Stay updated with the latest advancements and industry trends in process integration and apply knowledge to improve processes and drive innovation.

Basic Qualifications:

                · Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field. A Ph.D. in a relevant field is preferred.

                · 7-10 years of work or research experience in semiconductor processing. Proven experience in process integration, preferably R&D within a high-volume manufacturing environment.

                · Deep knowledge of semiconductor module processes used in FEOL and BEOL, including lithography, etch, deposition, electroplating, CMP, wet clean, and inline and failure analysis metrology.

                · Strong problem-solving abilities. Translating fundamental understanding of materials, interfaces, process and device physics into practical technology solutions.

                · Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

                · Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

· Proficient in statistical data analysis and process optimization and control techniques (e.g., Design of Experiments, SPC, JMP).

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience of working with layout files (industry-standard such as GDS and OASIS) and familiarity of from layout design to photomask tape-out procedure is a plus.

                · Knowledge of semiconductor optics principles or Si photonics components and systems is a plus.

                · Knowledge of wafer-level advanced packaging (e.g. through silicon via, hybrid bonding, wafer bonding and thinning) is a plus.

Functional Knowledge

                · Demonstrates in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in own discipline and broad knowledge of other disciplines within the function

Business Expertise

                · Anticipates business and regulatory issues; recommends product, process or service improvements

Leadership

                · May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity

Problem Solving

                · Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions

Impact

                · Impacts the direction and resource allocation for program, project or services; works within general functional policies and industry guidelines

Interpersonal Skills

                · Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections, and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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