The Senior Dry Etch Engineer will oversee dry etch processes, improve etch recipes, design experiments, analyze data, and ensure tool uptime while working in a cleanroom environment.
General Description:
We are seeking an experienced Dry Etch Process Senior Engineer to support semiconductor-based device fabrication and process-development, oversee several Dry Etch tools, improve existing etch processes, and develop new etch recipes. You will be able to interface with technology and customers on development and optimization projects in a high mix fab that produces the world’s fastest GaN transistors and MMICs as well as quantum nanoelectronics.
Essential Duties:
Work with various integration and production teams to accomplish goals.
Design and execute experiments for both process-development and process-optimization projects.
Contribute on structured failure-analysis projects.
Data analysis of experimental results.
Maintain tool uptime proactively through tool and process SPC.
Assist with hand-on wafer processing when needed.
Required Skills:
Microfabrication process engineering experience in fluorine and chlorine dry etching (experience with Deep Si etching a plus).
Strong track record of dry etch process development, process optimization, DOE methodology, and problem solving.
In-depth knowledge and experience in essential microfabrication metrologies and data analysis.
Computer/software skills including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and JMP.
Required Education:
Bachelor’s Degree with 10+ years of experience, or Master’s/Ph.D. with 5+ years of experience (Ph.D. preferred).
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to work within a cleanroom environment wearing typical personal protective equipment.
Must be organized and able to manage multiple tasks running in parallel.
Special Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship Required
Compensation:
The base salary range for this full-time position is $132,765 - $165,983 + bonus + benefits.
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We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Top Skills
Chlorine Dry Etching
Deep Si Etching
Fluorine Dry Etching
Jmp
Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
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