Senior Process Engineer - Plasma
About The Position
Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture. For over 55 years ASM has been ahead of what's next, at the forefront of innovation and what's technologically possible. With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving.â¯â¯But we're more than just a tech company. We value diversity, inclusion and sustainability as we strive to make a positive impact on the world. Our development programs help support your growth, shaping your future and pushing the boundaries of innovation to unleash potential. We are seeking R&D-oriented Engineers to join our team in the development and improvement of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, specifically focusing on plasma-based chambers.
Requirements
- PhD in Physics, Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or related fields), Material Science or Master degree with at least 3 years professional experience.
- In-depth knowledge of low-pressure RF plasma systems, including ICP, CCP, and microwave plasma sources
- Strong understanding of plasma-surface interactions, and precursor/plasma chemistry. Familiarity with PECVD, PEALD, RIE process mechanisms.
- Excellent communication skills for technical documentation, cross-functional collaboration, and customer-facing discussions
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with epitaxial silicon growth and characterization
- Familiarity with EM and multi-physics simulation tools (e.g., COMSOL, High Frequency Simulation software such as Ansys HFSS, CST studio )
- Familiarity with plasma diagnostics (e.g., Langmuir probes, OES, VI probes)
- Familiarity with common thin-film & chemical characterization & metrology techniques including: SEM, TEM, XRD, Ellipsometry, XPS / AES as well as ICP-MS, particle analysis, sheet resistance probe analysis etc
Responsibilities
- Conduct research and development of components and mechanisms, including concept creation, feasibility studies, and practical evaluation/testing.
- Perform hardware characterization, define process window, and analyze process-hardware interaction.
- Design experiments, collect data, analyze results, and compile reports on various process development experiments
- Develop new equipment and functionalities, as well as improve existing equipment, from specification to detailed design.
- Ability to function in multi-disciplined fields (Process development, Hardware development and Metrology)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
