POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Process Engineer to support Ion Implantation and Rapid Thermal Processing (RTP) operations in our 200mm High-Volume Manufacturing fab. The Implant and RTP Process Engineer will work closely with Equipment Engineering to develop and sustain ion implant processes on our Axcelis GSD, VHE and Purion M implanters, along with RTP processes on our AMAT RTP and AG RTP toolset. Additionally, the Implant & RTP process engineer will work with engineers from other modules and our quality teams to identify and address defect and yield issues.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

BS/MS/PhD in physics, electrical engineering, material science, chemical engineering or other related discipline.
5+ years Ion Implantation and/or RTP experience required. Experience with Axcelis implanters, AMAT and AG RTP toolset preferred. Knowledge of interaction with CMP is a plus.
Proven experience with device physics and implantation & RTP requirements. Experience with power MOSFET/Trench MOSFET a plus.
Experience with SPC and automated data collection/analysis.
Hands-on experience with 200mm implant and RTP toolsets; Axcelis (GSD/VHE/Purion), Applied Materials RTP and AG RTP preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work with people one on one and in a team environment.
Strong analytical skills and familiarity with DOE, FMEA, 8D, and root cause analysis techniques.
Experience with MS Office. Minitab/JMP or other software skills a plus.

BENEFITS SUMMARY:

• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Two medical plans (United Health Care HRA & Kaiser Permanente)
• Dental ($2000 yearly maximum)
• Vision
• Paid Life Insurance & Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• And more!

• Own, sustain, and continuously improve Ion Implantation and RTP processes in the 200mm fab.
• Maintain robust process control using SPC and statistical analysis to ensure stability and high equipment uptime.
• Lead yield improvement, cost reduction, and cycle time optimization efforts across assigned toolsets.
• Support process development, new product introductions (NPI), and engineering change implementations.
• Work cross-functionally with integration, equipment, quality, and production teams to resolve process-related issues.
• Disposition of discrepant material, including troubleshooting/diagnosis of cause and implementation of preventative actions.
• Drive tool qualifications, recipe development, and parameter optimization across various implant species and annealing regimes.
• Interface with tool vendors for upgrades, troubleshooting, and technical evaluations.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on best-known methods (BKMs) and documentation.
• Cross training in additional modules to provide back-up coverage as needed.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.