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Senior Engineer I, Process Engineering [CMP]

AZ Chandler Lab (ASM America Inc.)💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-13 → 2026-09-26

Core

Develop, qualify, and optimize Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP) unit processes and post-CMP cleaning for advanced semiconductor logic, memory, analog, power, and MEMS applications.

Role type

Senior IC Process Engineer (CMP)

Builds

Robust CMP processes and cleaning chemistries for FEOL/BEOL applications

Domain

Semiconductor manufacturing / Chemical Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (Process Development & Integration)

Required skills

CMP process development, slurry chemistry formulation, defectivity reduction, metrology and surface characterization, Design of Experiments (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), root cause analysis, process transfer and documentation

Preferred skills

Pattern-dependent CMP effects modeling, materials interactions in CMP, device integration requirements across FEOL/BEOL flows, remote customer site support

Technologies

CMP platforms, profilometry, ellipsometry, AFM, SEM, optical inspection, slurry delivery systems, pad conditioning modules

Responsibilities

Design and conduct complex experiments to optimize removal rate, uniformity, and defectivity; formulate and tune slurry chemistry and consumables; operate and troubleshoot CMP platforms; lead root-cause activities for yield issues; correlate inline metrics with electrical/yield outcomes; produce technical reports and IP disclosures; train field/service personnel on process transfer.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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