Research Engineer / Senior Research Engineer (PVD for Advanced Packaging) (APM/Thin Film), IME

Job Description:

• Developing and optimizing Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) module processes for advanced packaging applications.
• Thin film property characterization and process issue troubleshooting.
• Develop high performance film and yield improvement strategies.
• Act as a subject matter expert and resource for colleagues in integration teams.
• Work with Fab team in establishing statistical process control for thin film module.
• Generate and present reports to both internal and external customers.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor or Masters in Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• 3+ years direct research or industry experience in PVD of CoZrTa and CoFeB is preferred.
• Good understanding of thin film deposition techniques, yield improvement and thin film property characterization is desired.
• Understanding of thin film deposition tool hardware is advantageous.
• Knowledge and prior hands-on experience on basic process characterization techniques such as SEM/TEM, EDX, SIMS, FTIR, XPS, ellipsometry is advantageous.
• Good understanding of thin film deposition techniques, defect reduction methodologies, yield improvement and thin film property characterization is desired.
• Possess good interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, with ability to deliver clear and concise messages to both internal and external stakeholders.