Dry/Plasma Etch Process Development Engineer (SM1)

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We are seeking a highly motivated Advanced Process Development Engineer to join our Plasma Etch Process Development team. This role is responsible for developing, optimizing, and transferring advanced plasma etch processes supporting next-generation semiconductor technologies. The engineer will work closely with integration, equipment, metrology, and manufacturing teams to drive technology innovation, improve process capability, and enable successful product ramp into high-volume manufacturing.

The responsibilities of a Manufacturing Development Process Engineer in this role include:

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  Process Development
  

  
  
  • Develop and optimize plasma etch processes for advanced semiconductor devices.
  
  
  • Design and execute experiments (DOE) to improve critical process metrics, including:
    
    
    
    • Etch rate
    
    
    • Selectivity
    
    
    • Critical dimension (CD) control
    
    
    • Profile control
    
    
    • Defectivity
    
    
    • Uniformity
    
    
  
  
  • Characterize process performance and establish process windows for manufacturing robustness.
  
  
  • Evaluate new process chemistries, hardware configurations, and chamber technologies.
  
  

  Technology Introduction
  

  
  
  • Support development and qualification of next-generation etch technologies.
  
  
  • Collaborate with device integration teams to meet product and technology requirements.
  
  
  • Drive process readiness for technology transfers from development into manufacturing.
  
  
  • Establish process specifications, control plans, and release documentation.
  
  

  Tool and Equipment Engineering
  

  
  
  • Partner with equipment engineering teams to improve tool capability, productivity, and reliability.
  
  
  • Lead chamber matching, equipment qualification, and process performance improvement activities.
  
  
  • Support installation and startup of new etch platforms.
  
  

  Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement
  

  
  
  • Analyze complex process datasets using statistical methods and data analytics tools.
  
  
  • Identify root causes of process excursions and implement corrective actions.
  
  
  • Lead yield improvement and defect reduction initiatives.
  
  
  • Utilize SPC methodologies to monitor and improve process stability.
  
  

  Cross-Functional Collaboration
  

  
  
  • Work closely with:
    
    
    
    • Process Integration
    
    
    • Manufacturing
    
    
    • Yield Engineering
    
    
    • Metrology
    
    
    • Equipment Engineering
    
    
    • Quality and Reliability teams
    
    
  
  
  • Present technical findings and recommendations to management and key stakeholders.
  
  
  • Mentor junior engineers and technicians as needed.
  
  

  
  

Minimum requirements:

• 8+ years of semiconductor plasma/dry etch process development experience.
• Bachelors in an engineering discipline
• Strong foundation in statistical process control, engineering change control and process release strategies
• Experience with DOE methodologies and statistical analysis.
• Familiarity with metrology techniques including SEM, CD-SEM, ellipsometry and defect inspection tools.

Preferred qualifications:

• Strong foundation in statistical process control, engineering change control and process release strategies
• Proficiency with Python, Claude, or other AI models or tools is a plus
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills resulting in innovative and creative process solutions
• Experience with process development and transfer on etch platforms (LAM, AMAT, TEL, etc)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different job functions
• Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery
• Demonstrated ability to build strong, influential relationships
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Ability to take the initiative and drive for result