Epitaxy/CVD Process Development Engineer (SM1)

• →Drive CVD and Epi process and device improvements through characterization, test, design of experiments, data analysis and simulation
• →Good understanding of CVD Dielectric Film characteristics and interactions with downstream processes 
• →Experience with high stress films and corrections preferred
• →Work with multiple process, integration, reliability, packaging and test engineers to achieve these goals
• →Work closely with the product groups to identify and optimize the performance to meet critical final device parameters to enable game changing products in the market.
• →Partner closely with vendors to bring industry changing improvement opportunities to SMFAB in the form of PPH, Improved Cycle Time, Process Stability, and/or Equipment/Process Uptime. 

The person performing this role must be capable to plan effectively, drive schedules, meet critical deadlines on multiple tasks in parallel, lead technical discussions in their area of expertise, and work effectively across organizational boundaries. They must be able to clearly communicate project status and actions. Additionally, they must be able to interface with multiple organizations and work well on a diverse team to accomplish goals.

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field
• 5+ years in  semiconductor wafer fabrication for advanced nodes 

• 3 years experience in Epi or CVD processing on AMAT, Novellus, and/or ASM platforms; Strong consideration to candidates that have experience with both CVD and Epi

   

• Experience developing new Epi and/or CVD processes from the ground up
• Strong inline-to-end-of-line signal correlation and process characterization skills
• Ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships across internal and external partners
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to ramp quickly on new systems and processes