Process Engineer III, Rapid Thermal Processing (RTP)

Role Responsibilities:\n\n * Create and optimize Rapid Thermal Processing (RTP) and high temperature furnace processing to demonstrate performances of ion implanter and plasma doping for new technology in several applications including power devices, advanced memory and logic devices.\n * Work with R\u0026D team, Applications development group, Customer demonstration engineers, and Applied\u2019 s customers to define or develop new thermal annealing processes and metrology analysis approach. Report the results to internal and external customers in both written and oral communication forum.\n * Characterize RTP to understand temperature sensitivity against implanted recipes, as a part of optimization and data analysis of on-wafer results using ThermaWave and Sheet Resistance.\n * Train process technicians, prioritize lab activities, and managing lab output and cycle time to meet customer\u0027s needs.\n * Responsible for sustaining, installation support, and troubleshooting of Applied RTP and Thermal Furnace equipment.\n * Develop new standard operation manual for tool operations, qualifications, and performance tracking in support of process technicians in the lab.\n * Maintain the equipment to ensure the highest possible performance of the equipment at the uptime of \u003e90%. Track and schedule the maintenance with our Applied system engineering team.\n * Generate statistical process control and/or tool health monitoring to track tool performance in either daily or weekly basis. Drive continuous improvement projects in support Apps Lab performance and product yield improvements.\n * On-job-training with senior metrology engineers, not limited to Annealing but also additional techniques available in our Applications lab.\n\n\n\n \nMinimum Qualifications: \n\n * B.S. or M.S degree in Material science, Physics, Chemical engineering, Mechanical engineering, or any other engineering fields.\n * Minimum experience in RTP as process engineering or development for at least 3 years.\n\n\n\nFunctional Knowledge\n\n * Hands-on experience and technical knowledge of Rapid Thermal Processes for ion implantation; and other thermal processes are highly desirable.\n * Knowledge with material characterization such as SIMS, ThermaWave, Sheet Resistance, VPD ICP-MS, TXRF, etc. is a plus.\n * Knowledge in any semiconductor process module and characterization, semiconductor device physics, semiconductor fabrication. Fab-experience or Failure analysis background, especially in Patterning and its-related metrology is a plus.\n\n\n\nLeadership\n\n * No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members and technicians.\n * Ability to work in a small team environment and highly dynamic environment interfacing multiple functional areas.\n\n\n\nProblem Solving\n\n * Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents.\n * Demonstrated strong analytical \u0026 problem-solving skills. Ability to quickly analyze large amounts of data and report results in PowerPoint and Microsoft suites.\n * Applies critical thinking and utilizes available tools to drive business productivity with limited need for supervision.\n\n\n\nInterpersonal Skills\n\n * Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations.\n * Strong communication skills and good team player.\n\n\n\n## Qualifications\n\n### Education:\n\nBachelor\u0027s Degree\n\n### Skills\n\n### Certifications:\n\n### Languages:\n\n### Years of Experience:\n\n4 - 7 Years\n\n### Work Experience:\n\n## Additional Information\n\n### \n\n### Shift:\n\n10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)\n\n### \n\n### Travel:\n\nYes, 10% of the Time\n\n### \n\n### Relocation Eligible:\n\nYes\n\n### Referral Payment Plan:\n\nEmployee Referral (Enhanced)\n\nU.S. Salary Range:\n\n$108,000.00 - $148,500.00\n\nThe 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. \n\nFor 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.\n\nApplied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. \n