Remote | Semiconductor Process Engineer (ALD) — Up to $80/hour

24-Mag•New York, NY

1d•$80•Remote

About The Position

We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for experienced semiconductor and materials professionals with hands-on expertise in Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD), thin-film processing, precursor chemistry, and materials characterisation. This long-term role supports an advanced AI research initiative focused on semiconductor manufacturing and the physical sciences. Selected professionals will apply deep ALD expertise to develop technical training data, evaluate scientific reasoning, create expert-level problems, and improve how advanced AI systems understand deposition processes, materials behaviour, and semiconductor fabrication.

Requirements

Hands-on experience developing, optimising, or troubleshooting ALD processes
Deep knowledge of thin-film deposition for semiconductor or advanced-packaging applications
Strong understanding of precursor chemistry and surface reaction mechanisms
Experience interpreting thin-film and materials characterisation results
Familiarity with XRD, SEM, TEM, XPS, ellipsometry, or comparable characterisation techniques
Practical understanding of semiconductor processing and materials integration
Strong scientific reasoning and problem-solving skills
Clear written English and the ability to explain complex technical decisions precisely
Availability for at least 10 hours per week
Current residence in the United States
An MS or PhD in materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, or a closely related discipline is highly relevant
Equivalent advanced hands-on professional experience in ALD, semiconductor processing, or thin-film engineering may also be considered
Research or industry experience involving deposition processes and semiconductor materials is particularly valuable

Nice To Haves

Semiconductor process-development experience
Advanced-packaging or semiconductor manufacturing experience
Experience developing new ALD precursors or process chemistries
Background in surface science or thin-film growth mechanisms
Experience correlating process parameters with materials-characterisation results
Familiarity with process integration and manufacturing-scale deposition
Experience authoring technical training materials or scientific evaluation tasks
Prior experience with AI evaluation, scientific annotation, or structured technical review

Responsibilities

Apply hands-on expertise in Atomic Layer Deposition process development, optimisation, and troubleshooting
Analyse deposition parameters, process windows, film properties, and surface-reaction behaviour
Work with thin-film processes relevant to semiconductor and advanced-packaging applications
Evaluate technical trade-offs involving deposition conditions, materials selection, and process performance
Contribute accurate domain knowledge grounded in real laboratory or production experience
Apply knowledge of precursor chemistry and surface reaction mechanisms
Evaluate chemical and physical factors affecting ALD growth and film quality
Interpret materials characterisation data using techniques such as XRD, SEM, TEM, XPS, and ellipsometry
Assess film composition, morphology, thickness, uniformity, interfaces, and related material properties
Identify technically incorrect assumptions or conclusions in scientific analyses
Design and solve challenging expert-level problems involving ALD and semiconductor processing
Review AI-generated scientific reasoning for technical accuracy and completeness
Identify errors in deposition physics, chemistry, process design, and materials analysis
Rate and rank model outputs using defined scientific criteria
Provide clear written reasoning supporting evaluation decisions
Structure process parameters, deposition recipes, characterisation results, and scientific knowledge into organised technical data
Develop high-quality reference material for model training and evaluation
Ensure technical information is accurate, internally consistent, and clearly documented
Translate specialised semiconductor-process expertise into precise written explanations
Deliver reliable work according to defined project timelines and quality standards