Etch Process Engineer V (E5)

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Key Responsibilities

• Develops and implements new etch processes for advanced test vehicles
• Partners with other groups including lithography and deposition to develop and implement new integration schemes
• Monitors the wafer fabrication process by responding to in-line issues and dispositions lots.
• Implements new process control schemes or methodologies which ensure product manufacturability
• Coordinates the scheduling of process qualifications and equipment down time with manufacturing or equipment engineering.
• Develops and implements processes or procedures for transitioning new products into the production line
• Reviews updates and maintains documentation and process instructions
• Instructs operators and technicians on processes and procedures including modifications to existing procedures
• Partners with equipment and maintenance personnel in order to minimize tool down time and integrate new tools into the production line

Required qualifications

• Position requires MS in an engineering discipline
• 5 years experience in etch process engineering
• Ability to deal with multiple issues and shifting priorities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact with multiple disciplines in a 7x24 manufacturing facility
• Good problem solving skills
• Self-motivated; able to take initiative
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Competency in troubleshooting problems

Business Expertise

• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products processes or services

Leadership

• May lead functional teams or projects
• May mentor junior engineers

Problem Solving

• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions

Desired qualifications

• PhD in a science/engineering field. Physics chemistry materials science.
• Experience with interaction with chip manufacturers and the process/integration schemes.
• Detailed knowledge of plasma-etch processing and the associated hardware.
• Knowledge of advanced patterning processes for state-of-the-art logic and memory devices
• Familiarity with Applied Materials etch systems i.e. Mesa Sym3
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