Process Engineer – Thin Films

Tokyo Electron; Vlaams-Brabant; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Tokyo Electron Europe Belgium is seeking a highly qualified researcher to advance thin film deposition technologies, including ALD, CVD, and PVD, for leading semiconductor applications. You will design and execute experiments, transfer process knowledge to TEL engineers, and collaborate with industry partners to push the boundaries of device fabrication.

The role requires a PhD (or MSc with substantial industrial experience) and 3–5 years of hands-on semiconductor processing experience in a

Qualifications

• PhD required in a related field; MSc with >5 years acceptable.
• 3–5 years of experimental experience in ALD, CVD or related deposition.
• Knowledge of semiconductor tech and process equipment.
• Experience with materials characterization techniques.
• Able to work in a cleanroom and handle research equipment.

Responsabilités

• Design, execute, and analyze experiments for thin film deposition research.
• Develop novel processes for logic, memory and emerging devices.
• Establish procedures and configurations; hands-on equipment troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with partners to develop leading-edge processes and products.
• Identify IP opportunities and disclose inventions.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Connaissances

Experiment design

Project management

Cleanroom handling

Formation

PhD in Material Science / Chemistry / Physics / Electrical Engineering

MSc with 5+ years semiconductor industry experience

Outils

XPS

SIMS

RBS

AFM

TEM

Ellipsometry

XRD

XRR

Description du poste

Job Description

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 / Affiantive Action employer 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.

Subsidiary

Tokyo Electron Europe Ltd. – Belgium Branch