Senior Process Engineer, PVD
Core
Developing, qualifying, optimizing, and sustaining tungsten deposition and etch back processes on Applied Materials Centura platforms to ensure process stability and yield improvement.
Role type
Senior IC process engineer (semiconductor manufacturing)
Builds
Semiconductor chips (tungsten layers)
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Thin film deposition
Required skills
Tungsten deposition, Tungsten etch back, AMAT Centura tools, DOE-driven optimization, metrology analysis, root cause analysis, process documentation, preventive maintenance, continuous improvement
Preferred skills
Novellus Altus tool experience
Technologies
Applied Materials Centura, Novellus Altus
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize tungsten PVD deposition and etch back processes; Perform process setup, characterization, and DOE-driven optimization; Monitor and improve key metrics (thickness, uniformity, defectivity, yield); Support tool and process qualification; Troubleshoot process excursions and particle issues; Analyze metrology and inline data; Maintain process documentation and control plans; Support preventive maintenance and chamber matching; Drive continuous improvement to reduce cycle time and scrap.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC