STAFF/PRINCIPAL ENGINEER - CMP PROCESS DEV
Core
Lead Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) process characterization and advanced development for 3D NAND and future technology nodes to enable high-volume production.
Role type
Staff/Principal Process Development Engineer (CMP)
Builds
Next-generation NAND memory technologies and advanced process nodes
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Memory / Materials Science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
CMP process characterization, advanced process development, root-cause analysis, Design of Experiments (DoE), process optimization, equipment operation (EBARA WS, AMAT), yield improvement, manufacturability analysis, cross-functional technical leadership
Preferred skills
AI-assisted tool integration, knowledge sharing, patent generation, global technology development engagement
Technologies
EBARA WS, AMAT, Y3 data analytics tools
Responsibilities
Own and lead CMP process characterization and advanced process development for 3D NAND; Transfer developed CMP processes to high-volume manufacturing; Design, execute, and analyze experiments to validate process robustness; Lead and mentor junior CMP engineers; Collaborate with global teams and vendors to integrate CMP processes
Seniority
Staff/Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence