Process Development Engineer
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Horsham, PA - USA
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About Veeco
You probably dont realize it but what we do at Veeco touches the lives of every person every day. Its a bold statement but its true. From the smartphones in our pockets that access the worlds collective knowledge to the cloud-based services where all that information lives to high-speed wireless communication and computing power needed to drive artificial intelligence augmented and virtual reality gaming and so much more our technology is all around us.
We design develop manufacture and service highly complex cutting-edge machines used by our customers to create the essential devices that drive the digital age connect the world and improve the human experience. Along with the worlds leading technology companies many of which are household names we help solve their most difficult material science challenges enabling technologies for a more connected sustainable and convenient world.
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Veeco is seeking a Process Development Engineer to join our team in Horsham PA. This is a fast-paced role ideal for a self-motivated individual who wants to work hands-on with the latest in Semiconductor equipment technology. The ideal candidate will have experience or knowledge of Semiconductor Thin Film Micro-electromechanical Systems (MEMS) or similar manufacturing process steps. You will utilize your excellent communications skills by working closely with internal and external customers. Your willingness to be challenged will help you learn the entire process of single-wafer wet process semiconductor equipment.
Responsibilities:
- Tool set up and clean up before and after customer process demonstrations including loading and disposal of chemistry developing DOE performing experiments and summarizing results into a customer-facing report
- Ability to be given a project develop requirements for success and perform experiments to gather data in support of the project
- Operate state of the art process equipment to promote completion of process demonstrations or experiments
- Learn and be competent with the PSP software programs to execute process testing and runs
- Work closely with Engineering team of many disciplines. (e.g. ChE Chemistry ME EE and Comp Sci.).
- Improve PSPs understanding of mechanical components of the tool by writing tests plans performing the experiments and then presenting the data
- Use semiconductor experience to further improve current toolset and provide guidance to younger process engineers
- Perform improvements on equipment sets and operation of metrology equipment in the process lab (SEM/EDX profilometer SP2 etc.) to gather data in support of your experiments
- Perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting of process tools in operation or preparation for shipment.
- Perform preventative maintenance of all types on the process equipment
- Follow all safety protocols for tool operation and maintenance and repairs
- Use mechanical electrical or plumbing skills to independently diagnose and fix electro/mechanical issues
- Work with semiconductor production equipment including chemical/mechanical/electrical upgrades or modifications to accommodate customer applications.
- Help engineering department understand the key requirements for wet process equipment being designed. Deploy BKM in maintenance and operation of the tools to assist with this activity
- Adhere to safety protocols in a clean room environment.
