Senior Process Development Engineer (Backend)
Core
Develop, optimize, and maintain semiconductor and photonic device manufacturing processes including thin-film deposition, metal deposition, and backend wafer processing to support new product introduction and yield improvement.
Role type
Senior IC Process Development Engineer (Semiconductor/Photonic Manufacturing)
Builds
Semiconductor and photonic devices (passivation, optical confinement, contacts, thin-wafers)
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Photonic device fabrication
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Thin-film deposition process development, Metal deposition process development, Backend wafer processing (CMP, dicing, thinning), SPC and statistical analysis, DOE, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Root cause analysis, Equipment qualification, Yield improvement, Technical documentation, Cleanroom safety protocols
Preferred skills
Photonic integrated circuit manufacture knowledge, Manufacturing execution systems (MES) knowledge, Advanced manufacturing environment experience
Technologies
ALD, PECVD, Sputtering, Ion beam deposition, Thermal evaporation, Electron-beam evaporation, Electroplating, Chemical mechanical polishing (CMP), Wet etching
Responsibilities
Develop and qualify new semiconductor manufacturing processes, Analyze process and equipment data to drive continuous improvement, Perform equipment qualification and cross-qualification activities, Prepare and review technical documentation and operating procedures, Ensure high levels of equipment availability through process control, Lead or participate in yield improvement and defect reduction initiatives, Work in a semiconductor cleanroom performing wet etching processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
