Etch Process Engineer V - (E5)

- Develops and implements new etch processes for advanced test vehicles - Partners with other groups, including lithography and deposition to develop and implement new integration schemes - Monitors the wafer fabrication process by responding to in-line issues and dispositions lots. - Implements new process control schemes or methodologies which ensure product manufacturability - Coordinates the scheduling of process qualifications and equipment down time with manufacturing or equipment engineering. - Develops and implements processes or procedures for transitioning new products into the production line - Reviews, updates, and maintains documentation and process instructions - Instructs operators and technicians on processes and procedures, including modifications to existing procedures - Partners with equipment and maintenance personnel in order to minimize tool down time and integrate new tools into the production line

- Position requires MS in an engineering discipline - 5 years' experience in etch process engineering - Ability to deal with multiple issues and shifting priorities - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Ability to interact with multiple disciplines in a 7x24 manufacturing facility - Good problem solving skills - Self-motivated; able to take initiative - Excellent interpersonal skills - Competency in troubleshooting problems

- Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services

- May lead functional teams or projects - May mentor junior engineers

- Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions

- PhD in a science/engineering field. Physics, chemistry, materials science. - Experience with interaction with chip manufacturers and the process/integration schemes. - Detailed knowledge of plasma-etch processing and the associated hardware. - Knowledge of advanced patterning processes for state-of-the-art logic and memory devices, - Familiarity with Applied Materials etch systems, i.e.

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