ASM · 4 hours ago
Senior Engineer, Surface Technology (Parts Coating)
US > Arizona > Phoenix
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expASM is a leading company in semiconductor technology, known for its commitment to innovation and collaborative culture. The Senior Engineer, Surface Technology (Parts Coating) will work with global technology teams to drive improvements in ALD system performance and develop advanced solutions for semiconductor applications.
ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Drive improvements in Thermal & Plasma Enhanced ALD system parts longevity, stability, refurbishment / service strategy and process performance to enable reliable and efficient deposition of a range of next generation advanced thin film materials exhibiting various electrical & physical properties
Work independently to develop new approaches to coat, protect and refurbish internal vacuum chamber components to improve performance, lifetime, defectivity and CoO for customers processing various materials for use as functional/active layers in semiconductor device stacks
Connect process conditions, physical characterization, and electrical response towards understanding of mechanisms
Specify, procure and develop state-of-the-art advanced process equipment
Formulate new protective and release coating formulations
Leverage advanced knowledge of various atmospheric & vacuum based etch & surface treatment approaches and utilize expertise in a range of surface / bulk characterization methods
Direct / manage projects & relationships with critical 3rd party suppliers & supporting institutions
Have a passion for surface engineering processes, be inquisitive to drive projects & root-cause failure investigations whilst being systematic & entrepreneurial in mind-set
Demonstrate experience within a high volume semiconductor clean room environment
Qualification
Required
Drive improvements in Thermal & Plasma Enhanced ALD system parts longevity, stability, refurbishment / service strategy and process performance to enable reliable and efficient deposition of a range of next generation advanced thin film materials exhibiting various electrical & physical properties
Work independently to develop new approaches to coat, protect and refurbish internal vacuum chamber components to improve performance, lifetime, defectivity and CoO for customers processing various materials for use as functional/active layers in semiconductor device stacks
Connect process conditions, physical characterization, and electrical response towards understanding of mechanisms
Specify, procure and develop state-of-the-art advanced process equipment
Formulate new protective and release coating formulations
Leverage advanced knowledge of various atmospheric & vacuum based etch & surface treatment approaches and utilize expertise in a range of surface / bulk characterization methods
Direct / manage projects & relationships with critical 3rd party suppliers & supporting institutions
Have a passion for surface engineering processes, be inquisitive to drive projects & root-cause failure investigations whilst being systematic & entrepreneurial in mind-set
Demonstrate experience within a high volume semiconductor clean room environment
Be based within the ASM Phoenix AZ campus but open to occasional travel to additional global ASM, customer and supplier global sites when necessary
Preferred
Bachelors science degree ideally involving theory & practice of an appropriate thin film deposition technique whilst studying Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering or similar technical field
Minimum 1-5 years of experience in ALD (atomic layer deposition), PECVD (plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition) or PVD (physical vapor deposition) technology
Expertise in coating equipment design and electro-mechanical development approaches highly advantageous
Experience using ASM EmerALD systems a plus
Solid understanding of Design-of-Experiments execution and statistical data analysis
Familiarity with common thin-film & chemical characterization & metrology techniques including: Optical microscopy, SEM, TEM, XRD, Ellipsometry, XPS / AES as well as ICP-MS, particle analysis, sheet resistance probe analysis etc
Ability to engage with customers both on a highly technical basis and personally
Ability to self-manage projects from conception to high volume production necessary
Self-motivated, results-oriented with high commitment to work quality in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to solve complex analytical problems and provide robust solutions based on solid technical background
Company
ASM
ASM is a supplier of semiconductor equipment, materials and process solutions addressing the wafer processing.
1001-5000 employees
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Charles Dean del Prado
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