Principal Process Engineer
Core
Research, develop, and optimize semiconductor processing unit processes (oxidation, annealing, curing, ALD, Epitaxy, PECVD) for logic, memory, analog, power, and MEMS applications.
Role type
Principal Process Engineer (Semiconductor Equipment)
Builds
Advanced semiconductor devices for 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Thin film deposition
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | research | client delivery
Required skills
Thin film deposition (ALD, PEALD, Epitaxy, PECVD), Materials characterization (XPS, SIMS, RBS, AFM, XRD, TEM, SEM, ellipsometry), DOE and RSM, CMOS electrical characterization, Chemical reactor design, Process transfer and demonstration
Preferred skills
CFD (computational fluid dynamics)
Technologies
ALD, PEALD, Epitaxy, PECVD, XPS, SIMS, RBS, AFM, XRD, TEM, SEM, ellipsometry, CFD
Responsibilities
Design and conduct complex experiments to develop new films for emerging applications; Troubleshoot equipment problems using hands-on modalities; Provide mentorship to other Process Engineers; Produce technical papers and generate Intellectual Property (IP); Support customer demonstrations and train field service personnel; Manage complex process development projects including budget and personnel oversight
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship duties