Senior Engineer I, Process Engineering (ALD MX)
Core
Develop and optimize advanced semiconductor deposition processes (ALD, PEALD) for next-generation devices, translating scientific concepts into impactful technologies.
Role type
Senior IC R&D Process Development Engineer (Semiconductor)
Builds
Production-ready thin-film deposition processes and equipment configurations for semiconductor manufacturing
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Chemical Engineering / Materials Science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Atomic layer deposition (ALD), Plasma-enhanced atomic layer deposition (PEALD), Design of Experiments (DOE), Thin-film deposition principles, Plasma–surface interactions, Surface reaction mechanisms, Materials characterization (XPS, SIMS, AFM, XRD, TEM, SEM, Raman, ellipsometry), Technical documentation, Customer demonstration
Preferred skills
Front-end-of-line (FEOL) or back-end-of-line (BEOL) process flow integration, Technical publications, Patents
Technologies
PEALD, ALD, PECVD, CVD, XPS, SIMS, AFM, XRD, TEM, SEM, Raman spectroscopy, ellipsometry
Responsibilities
Research, develop, and optimize thin-film deposition processes; Design and execute complex experiments using DOE; Diagnose and resolve process and equipment issues; Collaborate with customers to define technical requirements and execute demonstrations; Author technical papers and contribute to intellectual property creation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC