Sr. Process Engineer

Plasma-Therm LLC•St. Petersburg, FL

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About The Position

SUMMARY: Responsible for advanced process development of plasma based etch and deposition processes for a variety of materials and applications. Ability to independently propose, design, develop and test processes based on requirements set forth by Plasma-Therm or Plasma-Therm’s customers is important. Projects will be both individual and as a senior engineer on project teams. Effective communication, internally within Plasma-Therm and externally with customers is required. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Forms detailed plans to achieve project goals in line with equipment capability and within an appropriate timeframe. Proposes, designs, performs and analyzes processes and propose and assist in equipment modifications aimed at meeting Customer specifications or Plasma-Therm requirements Prepares technical reports for the Customer and/or Plasma-Therm detailing the results of laboratory testing on assigned projects Works effectively in multi-disciplinary teams as a senior engineer Writes reports for external publication Contributes to the preparation of technical sales material Performs customer presentations Conducts technical visits during and after the sales cycle Provides technical support and troubleshooting on product line in field Demonstrates equipment / process capability during internal factory acceptances (IAT) and Final Acceptance (FAT) at customer site Applies formal problem solving methodologies to solve problems at customer sites Performs technical specification reviews Contributes to preparation and prosecution of patent applications Performs other duties as assigned It is every employee’s responsibility to be aware of and adhere to the applicable Safety & Health, Quality and Environmental Process of Plasma-Therm, LLC

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Sciences, Physics or Chemistry and minimum of five years of work experience in the job offered or related field of advanced plasma process development
OR
Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Sciences, Physics or Chemistry and minimum of three years of work experience in the job offered or related field of advanced plasma process development
AND
Minimum three years of experience with semiconductor processing
Must possess a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, major credit card (for business travel), and passport
Have a clear understanding on applications of plasma processing
Comprehensive knowledge of analytical equipment, e.g. Nanospec TFA, SEM, Surface Profilometer, etc.
Demonstrated ability to develop, prepare, and present complex technical material, for presentation or publication. Technical publication is encouraged with or without customer collaboration.
Ability to communicate effectively interdepartmentally, and externally with vendors and customers
Ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, technical journals and papers, and other related material
Ability to define problems, collect date, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions using formal problem solving methodologies
Ability to travel as needed in support of trade shows, scientific symposia, or to respond to customer requests
Must be able to read technical articles in English and communicate both verbally and in written form in English
Ability to travel (up to 60%) to the Customer site to achieve Final Acceptance Testing (FAT) requirements or technical tradeshows and symposia
Must be able to use computer and be familiar with business and scientific software

Responsibilities

Forms detailed plans to achieve project goals in line with equipment capability and within an appropriate timeframe.
Proposes, designs, performs and analyzes processes and propose and assist in equipment modifications aimed at meeting Customer specifications or Plasma-Therm requirements
Prepares technical reports for the Customer and/or Plasma-Therm detailing the results of laboratory testing on assigned projects
Works effectively in multi-disciplinary teams as a senior engineer
Writes reports for external publication
Contributes to the preparation of technical sales material
Performs customer presentations
Conducts technical visits during and after the sales cycle
Provides technical support and troubleshooting on product line in field
Demonstrates equipment / process capability during internal factory acceptances (IAT) and Final Acceptance (FAT) at customer site
Applies formal problem solving methodologies to solve problems at customer sites
Performs technical specification reviews
Contributes to preparation and prosecution of patent applications
Performs other duties as assigned