Staff Wafer Process Engineer
Core
Lead wafer fabrication processes for thin-film deposition (PVD, EB Evaporation) to optimize optical, structural, and mechanical properties for multilayer stacks in high-volume manufacturing.
Role type
Staff Wafer Process Engineer (Semiconductor)
Builds
Production semiconductor wafers with specific thin-film stack properties
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Thin-film deposition
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
PVD (Sputter Coating DC/RF/Reactive), EB Evaporation, Vacuum hardware management, Root Cause Analysis (RCA/FMEA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), Equipment procurement lifecycle management, Cross-functional collaboration, Team mentorship
Preferred skills
High-volume manufacturing (HVM) experience, Semiconductor fab experience, Sputter/PVD and EB Evaporator system expertise
Technologies
Python, MATLAB, JMP, Minitab, Ellipsometry, SEM-EDX, TEM, AFM, XPS, FIB, XRR, SAXS, FTIR
Responsibilities
Adjust thin-film growth kinetics for multilayer stacks, Manage vacuum hardware and control interfaces, Lead continuous improvement for cycle time and COO, Conduct root cause analysis for yield issues, Create automated process health monitors, Manage equipment procurement and qualification, Collaborate on process qualifications, Mentor process engineers and technicians
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
