Engineer, Equipment Development - PCVD
Core
Develop, qualify, and optimize PCVD equipment and subsystems for semiconductor manufacturing, focusing on hands-on engineering, troubleshooting, and transfer to High Volume Manufacturing (HVM).
Role type
Senior IC equipment development engineer (PCVD)
Builds
PCVD platforms, subsystems, and enabling technologies for semiconductor manufacturing
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Vacuum processing
Required skills
Equipment troubleshooting, root cause analysis, hardware modification, vacuum systems, RF systems, gas delivery systems, thermal systems, robotics, chamber systems, equipment characterization, performance data analysis
Preferred skills
PCVD/PECVD equipment development, equipment transfer from R&D to HVM, chamber hardware development, equipment component selection and integration, EMI progression knowledge, FOAK equipment introduction
Technologies
Vacuum systems, RF systems, gas delivery, abatement systems, thermal systems, robotics, chamber systems
Responsibilities
Lead equipment development activities for new and existing PCVD platforms; Execute hands-on characterization and engineering experiments; Analyze equipment and process data to identify improvement opportunities; Develop and implement hardware modifications; Support equipment build, installation, startup, and qualification; Troubleshoot complex equipment issues through root cause analysis; Manage engineering change activities and design reviews; Develop equipment roadmaps for HVM transfer.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC