Director, Process Engineering
Core
Lead advanced process development activities for PEALD technologies to enable next-generation semiconductor devices for logic, foundry, and memory applications.
Role type
Senior technical leadership, Director of Process Engineering
Builds
Next-generation PEALD processes, materials, and applications for semiconductor customers
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Thin-film deposition
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Semiconductor process technology development, Team leadership (10+ engineers), Semiconductor device physics, Hardware requirements definition, Chemistry and materials qualification, Customer technology roadmap alignment, Intellectual property generation, Technical communication with end customers
Preferred skills
PEALD or thin-film deposition expertise, High-performance engineering culture building, Product direction influence via process innovation, Thought leadership (patents/publications), Executive presence
Technologies
PEALD, Thin-film deposition
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of process development engineers focused on PEALD technologies, Drive development of next-generation PEALD processes and materials, Define and influence new hardware requirements for advanced process specifications, Identify and qualify new chemistries and materials for future device architectures, Collaborate with customers and global R&D teams to align on technical roadmaps, Ensure generation of intellectual property and technical publications
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership and team management