Etch Process Engineer V - (E5)

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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## Qualifications

### Education:

Bachelor's Degree

### Skills

### Certifications:

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### Years of Experience:

7 - 10 Years

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## Additional Information

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### Shift:

10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)

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### Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

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### Relocation Eligible:

Yes

### Referral Payment Plan:

Employee Referral (Standard)

Salary Range:

$163,000.00 - $224,000.00

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

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