Senior Process Engineer

Axcelis Technologies•Beverly, MA

About The Position

The Senior Process Engineer will be responsible for determining operational parameters for tools, interacting with the customer installed-base, assisting in equipment demonstrations, working with marketing and systems engineers to meet operating specifications, and identifying new applications for tools. This role involves extensive data collection, characterization, documentation, and customer interaction to ensure optimal tool performance and market competitiveness.

Requirements

Determine parametric operational space for equipment as defined by technical need, customer requirements and marketing input.
Identify areas requiring additional data, characterization, and documentation and initiate plans to provide that information.
Generate a formal characterization plan for the tool set.
Generate a data package consisting of a snapshot of the current operational window of the tool.
Initiate plan to collect relevant information and follow through with reports, technical notes, and applications "Best Methods" Documents.
Continuously monitor new hardware and procedures introduced on tool set.
Assist in definition, characterization and documentation as required.
Collect and maintain information on existing customers.
Collect information related to SPC type performance of the tool, including information on repeatability, particles, manufacturing up-time, and other relevant metrics.
Document for internal distribution.
Interact with customers to identify areas of performance requiring further characterization, including new processes and applications.
Work with Systems Engineers and Equipment Technologists in performing customer related tool demonstrations.
Assist in running wafers, setting up recipes, and reviewing system qualification prior to running customer wafers.
Ensure proper tool performance to meet customer requirements.
Write and distribute report on the demonstration to the customer.
Follow up with the customer on tool performance, including yield, charging, or other pertinent information.
Provide feedback to marketing and engineering on tool performance as additional understanding and characterization is available.
Assist in determining operational specifications for new processes and/or hardware.
Document and maintain as required.
Provide competitive differentiating data as required by marketing.
Collect and maintain information on competitor tools and processes.
Identify strengths and weaknesses of tool and assist in determining an action plan to strengthen overall product position.
Identify new applications as determined through interactions with customers, marketing, and research in literature.
Initiate plans and joint development programs with customers to determine tool performance for these applications.
Help communicate and coordinate efforts within engineering for required tool upgrades, including hardware and software.
Disseminate information to all other departments.

Responsibilities

Determine parametric operational space for equipment based on technical need, customer requirements, and marketing input.
Identify areas requiring additional data, characterization, and documentation and initiate plans to provide that information.
Generate a formal characterization plan for the tool set, including all areas of operation affecting final tool performance.
Generate a data package of the current operational window of the tool, based on current machine specifications, and ensure it is regularly updated and maintained.
Initiate plans to collect relevant information and follow through with reports, technical notes, and applications "Best Methods" Documents.
Continuously monitor new hardware and procedures introduced on tool set and assist in definition, characterization, and documentation.
Collect and maintain information on existing customers, including processes, technology node, beta-site status, and production volume.
Collect information related to SPC type performance of the tool, including repeatability, particles, and manufacturing up-time.
Document customer performance information for internal distribution.
Interact with customers to identify areas of performance requiring further characterization.
Work with Systems Engineers and Equipment Technologists in performing customer related tool demonstrations, including reviewing requests, determining feasibility, and reviewing requirements.
Assist in running wafers, setting up recipes, and reviewing system qualification prior to running customer wafers.
Ensure proper tool performance to meet customer requirements during demonstrations.
Write and distribute reports on demonstrations to customers and follow up on tool performance.
Provide feedback to marketing and engineering on tool performance.
Assist in determining operational specifications for new processes and/or hardware.
Document and maintain operational specifications as required.
Provide competitive differentiating data as required by marketing.
Collect and maintain information on competitor tools and processes.
Identify strengths and weaknesses of the tool and assist in determining an action plan to strengthen overall product position.
Identify new applications for tools through customer interactions, marketing, and literature research.
Initiate plans and joint development programs with customers to determine tool performance for new applications.
Help communicate and coordinate efforts within engineering for required tool upgrades, including hardware and software.
Disseminate information to all other departments.