The Member of Technical Staff (MTS) - Thin Film Equipment isa senior technical contributor responsible for sustaining, improving, andoptimizing thin film deposition processes and equipment in a high-volumesemiconductor manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part inensuring tool performance, process stability, product quality, yieldimprovement, and manufacturing readiness for advanced technologynodes.
The MTS partners closely with Process Integration,Manufacturing, Equipment, Quality, and Technology Development teams todrive tool qualification, process matching, troubleshooting, andcontinuous improvement. The position requires deep technical expertise inthin film deposition equipment, strong analytical capability, and the abilityto execute effective solutions that support fab performance and long-termmanufacturability.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and support thin film equipment performance and process stability in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Lead technical troubleshooting and drive corrective actions to address process excursions, defectivity issues, chamber drift, and yield detractors.
- Support process tuning, chamber matching, recipe optimization, and equipment qualification for advanced thin film processes.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth technology transfer, tool readiness, and process ramp-up.
- Monitor key equipment and process metrics using SPC, DOE, FMEA, FDC(Fault Detection Control) and statistical analysis to drive robust process control and improvement.
- Drive root cause analysis and implement sustainable solutions to improve quality, yield, and tool availability.
- Support and improve preventive maintenance, calibration, and tool performance standards in collaboration with equipment teams.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including SOPs, best-known methods (BKM), qualification reports, and process guidelines.
- Contribute to knowledge sharing and mentor junior engineers and technicians.
- Maintain strong awareness of emerging technologies, equipment capability, and best practices in thin film processing.
Technical Qualifications
Preferred Experience
- Experience in a semiconductor high-volume manufacturing or technology transfer environment.
- Strong background in thin film equipment ownership and process support.
- Proven ability to lead or contribute to cross-functional problem-solving teams.
- Experience in driving improvements in uptime, defectivity, chamber stability, and process capability.
- Track record of technical contribution through innovation, patents (optional), publications (optional), or impactful fab improvements.
- Experience with ISO/fab quality systems, maintenance practices, and operational excellence.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor degree or above in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Typically 10 to 15 years of experience in thin film process or equipment development, preferably in semiconductor manufacturing.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-functional, fast-paced fab environment.
- Strong record of technical ownership, collaboration, and execution excellence.
