Research Scientist

KLA•Ann Arbor, MI

1d•$105,900 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

Working as part of our Advanced Development team, the primary responsibilities of this role will be to develop novel plasma etch and deposition technology to meet both the current and future demands of KLA SPTS Division customers. This will involve generating new hardware/process concepts, modelling with a commercial simulation software package, as well as carrying out challenging hands-on process development and hardware testing. You will be on a steep learning curve to understand process integration challenges for 3D Advanced Packaging, Photonics and Specialty applications, discussing requirements with development partners and creating solutions for future products. Additional responsibilities will include advising end users on system performance, preparing reports and technical notes, presenting data technical review seminars and building successful relationships. Good inter-personal skills should complement the ability to work with a high degree of autonomy. There will be a strong focus on process development based on understanding/modelling of mechanisms, and detailed analysis of results, generating new process solutions & IP submissions. This position will involve a minimal amount of international travel.

Requirements

Educated to PhD level in a chemistry, physics, materials science or semiconductor technology discipline.
Relevant experience of working with plasma etch, CVD, PVD, ALD equipment.
Good analytical skills including the ability to carry out metrology such as SEM.
Knowledge of and ideally experience of using end point techniques.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a small team.
Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; OR Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; OR Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years.

Nice To Haves

Experience of plasma modelling ideally HPEM.
Experience with COMSOL®, ANSYS, Quantamol or equivalent packages.
Experience with DOE methodologies.

Responsibilities

Develop novel plasma etch and deposition technology to meet current and future demands of KLA SPTS Division customers.
Generate new hardware/process concepts.
Model with a commercial simulation software package.
Carry out hands-on process development and hardware testing.
Understand process integration challenges for 3D Advanced Packaging, Photonics and Specialty applications.
Discuss requirements with development partners and create solutions for future products.
Advise end users on system performance.
Prepare reports and technical notes.
Present data in technical review seminars.
Build successful relationships.
Focus on process development based on understanding/modelling of mechanisms.
Conduct detailed analysis of results.
Generate new process solutions & IP submissions.