PRINCIPAL ENGINEER - PD SG CVD NVM
Core
Develop and optimize unit processes for advanced NAND products to improve yield, quality, and process margins through fundamental research and hardware evaluation.
Role type
Principal Process Development Engineer (CVD/PVD)
Builds
Advanced NAND memory nodes and processes
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Memory storage
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
CVD/PVD deposition, chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, failure analysis, FMEA, 8D, SPC/FDC, Design of Experiments (DoE), data analysis systems (Y3), film and interface engineering, SIMS, XPS, EDX, SEM/TEM
Preferred skills
Patent generation, technical paper publication, cross-functional leadership, supplier management
Technologies
CVD, PVD, Y3, SIMS, XPS, EDX, SEM, TEM
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize unit processes to meet yield and quality requirements; Quantify benefits of innovative process and/or equipment solutions; Prioritize key technology issues requiring R&D breakthroughs; Integrate and troubleshoot processes as part of cross-functional teams; Participate with peers on technology choices for upcoming nodes; Identify disruptive processes early and work with manufacturing to identify viable paths; Perform fundamental research, hardware evaluations, and testing for novel applications; Initiate and manage experiments to widen process margins; Identify process simplification opportunities; Design and implement advanced process monitoring and control methodologies; Lead teams or sites on complex, multi-disciplinary projects; Provide advice and counsel to management on significant technical issues.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategy & mentorship
