Principal Process Engineer, Photolithography

Skorpios Technologies•Temecula, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Skorpios Technologies, Inc is seeking motivated and innovative senior-level engineers to develop leading-edge technology solutions in a challenging and fast-paced environment. This role focuses on the design development and commercialization of integrated nanoscale opto-electronic, and photonic devices and systems. The Photolithography Process Development Engineer is responsible for supporting the development of manufacturable, repeatable, and high-yielding processes for state-of-the-art highly specialized devices in the fields of Aerospace, Defense, Bioelectronics, and High-Speed Communications. This role requires a hands-on mindset and excellent communication skills.

Requirements

MS, PhD in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or other technical discipline
3 - 10+ years of experience in Photolithography
Previous fab experience as process sustaining or process development engineer
Ability to operate processing tools, write and run recipes, inspect wafers under the microscope, and perform basic characterization related to photolithography processing
Data extraction, analysis, and reporting experience
Ability to plan and prioritize activities, perform and monitor multiple overlapping tasks/operations to meet goals and timelines
Processing experience in a fab in the areas of Photolithography using DUV scanners and I-line steppers is a must.
U.S. persons' within the meaning of ITAR (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee).

Nice To Haves

Commercial experience highly preferred.
Processing experience with thick resists and polyimides is a plus.

Responsibilities

Works closely with Senior Integration Engineers, Customers, and Other Development Engineers to execute experiments, and adjust or optimize processes during our 24/7 Fab Operation.
Partner with Product Engineering and Integration to help ensure effective new products and process introductions as well as consistent device performance and quality.
Assist Process Technicians through challenging process steps.
Help analyze metrology results and disposition lots based on data and pass/fail criteria.
Report results to Integration Engineering Team and Process Development Engineering Team.
Provide effective pass-downs to help uninterrupted operation in the photolithography area.
Sustains and improves processes for wafer fabrication.
Interface equipment engineering, operation, and management to improve cycle time, tool availability, quality and product yields.
Preserve working knowledge of all codes and standards applicable to assigned production equipment.
Assure that the manufactured products conform to specifications and application requirements.
Communicate with Senior Development Engineering team and Integration teams to resolve deviations or technical issues.
Sustain existing processes in the areas of, 193 scanners, i-line steppers, links, coater tracks for both 193 and i-line resists, CDSEM, Overlay, thick resist coats, polyimide coats, stepper jobs creations, inspections, defects control, and environments control.
Create and maintain operating specifications for production processes and equipment.
Drive innovation and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Monitor process health with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and respond to out-of-control event following out-of-control action plans.