Principal DRAM Process Pathfinding - Dry Etch

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We are a collaborative semiconductor process engineering team focused on advancing dry etch technologies for current and future technology nodes. We partner across process integration, equipment, and adjacent process areas to develop innovative solutions and solve complex semiconductor manufacturing challenges.

As a Semiconductor Process Engineer SMTS or above, you will lead dry etch process development and help shape process and technology roadmaps. You will apply deep technical expertise in plasma etch technology while leading cross-functional efforts, mentoring engineers, and driving solutions to complex process, defect, and equipment challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Lead development and optimization of dry etch processes to meet structural and electrical specifications

• Partner with process integration and other engineering teams to influence integration flows, specifications, and technology roadmaps

• Lead cross-functional teams and technical task forces to resolve complex structural, process, defect, and hardware challenges

• Develop and present process and technology roadmaps for current and future technology nodes and communicate project status and impacts to leadership

• Serve as a technical resource and mentor for dry etch engineers while collaborating with equipment vendors and adjacent process areas to drive solutions

Minimum Qualifications:

• MS, PhD, or equivalent experience with more than 10 years of applicable semiconductor process engineering experience

• Experience developing dry etch processes in a research and development environment

• Experience with both inductively coupled plasma (ICP) and capacitively coupled plasma (CCP) tools and knowledge of dry etch reactor technologies, including RF sources and chemistries

• Knowledge of plasma physics, transport phenomena, or surface phenomena gained through professional experience or coursework

• Demonstrated experience leading technical projects or engineering teams and solving complex process, defect, or equipment problems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with advanced CMOS, DRAM technologies and statistical process control and analysis

• Experience managing equipment vendor relationships and driving vendors toward technical solutions

• Experience collaborating across process areas and developing knowledge of adjacent process technologies or hardware

• Experience using AI-assisted analytics to enhance data interpretation, anomaly detection, and yield improvement initiatives

• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office

Travel may be required for project-related purposes

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