Senior Scientist
About The Position
At the frontier of semiconductor materials innovation, you will own the development and optimization of ALD and CVD processes that directly shape next-generation semiconductor technologies. Drawing on deep specialized expertise, you will translate complex process and materials challenges into robust solutions — resolving non-routine issues, conducting root cause analysis, and interpreting complex datasets with rigor and autonomy. You will serve as a recognized technical resource: communicating findings clearly to internal and external stakeholders, collaborating cross-functionally to address customer application needs, and contributing to the technical direction of the team. You will also uphold a safe, audit-ready laboratory environment and may lead small technical projects end to end.
Requirements
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or a related science or engineering discipline.
- Ph.D. candidates: 3 or more years of hands-on post-graduate experience in ALD, CVD, semiconductor materials, or process technology development.
- M.S. candidates: 6 or more years of hands-on post-graduate experience in ALD, CVD, semiconductor materials, or process technology development.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with precursor selection or design for ALD or Area Selective Deposition (ASD) processing, including oxide, nitride, and metal ALD.
- Hands-on experience with vacuum equipment and a strong background in thin film deposition, surface science, and basic semiconductor integration.
- Familiarity with process development methodologies such as DoE and Statistical Process Control (SPC), including statistical analysis.
- Working knowledge of thin-film characterization techniques such as XRR, XRD, XRF, Ellipsometry, Auger spectroscopy, SIMS, RBS, or XPS.
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems with rigor; strong customer orientation and direct customer engagement experience.
Responsibilities
- Own the development and optimization of ALD and CVD processes.
- Translate complex process and materials challenges into robust solutions.
- Resolve non-routine issues.
- Conduct root cause analysis.
- Interpret complex datasets with rigor and autonomy.
- Communicate findings clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to address customer application needs.
- Contribute to the technical direction of the team.
- Uphold a safe, audit-ready laboratory environment.
- Lead small technical projects end to end.
Benefits
- health insurance
- paid time off (PTO)
- retirement contributions
- other perquisites
- sales or performance-based bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
