Process Engineer – Thin Films

Tokyo Electron US; Vlaams-Brabant; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Tokyo Electron Europe Ltd. - Belgium Branch is seeking a PhD-qualified researcher to join the Thin Films Business Unit. You will conduct research and development on ALD, CVD, and PVD processes for semiconductor technologies, collaborating with TEL engineers and external partners.

The role emphasizes hands-on experimentation, process optimization, and sustaining equipment. You will work with industry partners and contribute to patentable process innovations while traveling for meetings.

Qualifications

• PhD required in material science, chemistry, physics, electrical engineering, or related fields.

Responsabilités

• Design, execute, and analyze experiments to develop thin film deposition processes.
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• Develop novel processes in logic, memory and emerging semiconductor devices.
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• Establish procedures and equipment configurations; hands-on to sustain and troubleshoot.
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• Collaborate with industry partners to develop leading-edge thin film processes and products.
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• Identify potential IP opportunities and ensure timely disclosures for patent portfolio.
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• Domestic and international travel as needed.
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Connaissances

ALD/CVD knowledge

Semiconductor process development

Cleanroom experience

Hands-on experimental work

Formation

PhD in Material Science, Chemistry, Physics, or Electrical Engineering

MSc with 5+ years industrial semiconductor experience

Outils

XPS

SIMS

RBS

AFM

TEM

Ellipsometry

XRD

XRR

Description du poste

TEL is actively engaged in leading edge technology joint development projects in collaboration with imec. We have an opening in our Thin Films Business Unit to enable research and development of innovative processes and advancements in the fields of ALD, CVD, and PVD for semiconductor technologies. In this role, you will collaborate with key stakeholders to demonstrate feasibility of new process technologies. This includes transferring process learning and providing guidance to TEL factory engineers to create innovative leading-edge tools and processes for TEL's customers.

Responsibilities and Expectations

• Design, execute, and analyze experiments to conduct research, development, and optimization of thin film deposition and related technologies.
• Develop novel processes and applications in the areas of logic, memory and emerging semiconductor devices and technologies.
• Establish procedures, equipment configurations and adopt a hands-on approach to sustain and troubleshoot equipment.
• Collaborate with industry partners, research consortia, material suppliers and internal stakeholders to develop leading edge thin film processes and products for TEL.
• Identify potential intellectual property opportunities and ensure timely disclosures to build and maintain a strong patent portfolio.
• Domestic and international travel, as necessary for internal and external meetings.

Qualifications/Requirements

• PhD is required in Material Science, Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields, preferably with education or experience related to semiconductors. Alternatively, a MSc in related fields with more than 5 years of industrial experience in semiconductor technologies.
• 3 to 5 years of experimental experience in semiconductor related processes, especially in ALD, CVD and related deposition techniques. May include graduate work toward a degree.
• Demonstrates understanding of semiconductor technology and/or process equipment technology.
• Familiar with materials characterization techniques such as XPS, SIMS, RBS, AFM, TEM, Ellipsometry, XRD, XRR, TEM and electrical characterization.
• Ability to work daily in a cleanroom environment with hands-on processing using research systems for process development.
• Able to independently manage process development projects, solve problems and drive results.

This position is appropriate for a recent Ph.D. graduate.

Diversity creates an innovative culture. TEL US is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Aff ... and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Tokyo Electron Europe Ltd. - Belgium Branch