CareerPlan

Director of Technology - Wafer Cleaning

Santa Clara,CAFull-time$189k–$260k2026-05-13 → 2026-10-23

Core

Directs process technology for research, development, and implementation of post-chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) cleaning products within the CMP Product Business Group.

Role type

Director of Technology (Wafer Cleaning)

Builds

Post-CMP cleaning products for semiconductor manufacturing

Domain

Semiconductor equipment / Wafer cleaning

Required skills

Semiconductor wet cleaning technology, Particle adhesion and removal, Corrosion of advanced metals, Post-CMP cleaning process development, Product roadmap strategy, Defectivity and yield management

Preferred skills

PhD in relevant field

Technologies

CMP equipment, Semiconductor fabrication tools

Responsibilities

Direct process technology for R&D and implementation of post-CMP cleaning products, Manage complex application of scientific theory in cleaning product development, Offer innovative solutions to address customer High Value Problems (HVP), Benchmark cleaning products against competitors, Develop long-term technology strategy and product roadmaps, Define performance metrics and report progress, Provide leadership in post-CMP cleaning process development

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership & technical direction