Metals/Films Process Development Engineer
Core
Develop, optimize, and sustain semiconductor manufacturing processes (thin film deposition, materials science) to improve product quality, yield, and cost.
Role type
Senior IC process development engineer (semiconductor manufacturing)
Builds
Scalable, reliable next-generation memory and storage devices
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Materials science
Required skills
Thin film deposition (ALD, CVD, PVD), Surface analysis (XPS, AFM, XRD, AES, EBSD, SIMS), Solid-state physics, Materials science, Process troubleshooting (FA, FMEA, 8D, SPC/FDC), Supplier quality management
Preferred skills
Chemical kinetics, Statistical data analysis, Experimental design, Technical project leadership, AI-assisted analytics
Technologies
ALD, CVD, PVD, XPS, AFM, XRD, AES, EBSD, SIMS
Responsibilities
Diagnose and resolve assembly process issues using FA, FMEA, 8D, and SPC/FDC methodologies; Execute process, equipment, and material evaluations; Lead yield improvement and cost reduction initiatives; Qualify and scale new processes, tools, and materials for production; Manage supplier quality, audits, and risk mitigation activities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC