Compound Semiconductor Process Integration Engineer

Apple Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 313,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Compound Semiconductor Process Integration Engineer to join their innovative team. In this exciting role, you will develop and integrate cutting-edge processes in a semiconductor wafer research facility, ensuring that experiments are executed meticulously and data is analyzed effectively. Your contributions will directly impact the performance, efficiency, and yield of novel devices. Collaborating with multi-functional teams, you will engage in critical analysis and apply statistical principles to drive advancements in semiconductor technology. This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a dynamic environment where your expertise will shape the future of device integration.

Benefits

comprehensive medical coverage

dental coverage

retirement benefits

discounted products

free services

educational reimbursement

discretionary bonuses

relocation assistance

employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on semiconductor process integration experience.
• Experience with failure analysis techniques like SIMS, AFM, SEM, TEM, XRD.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate processes in a semiconductor wafer research facility.
• Ensure accurate data collection and analysis for process efficiency.

Skills

semiconductor process integration

data analysis

failure analysis techniques

statistical analysis

Python programming

Education

Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering

PhD in relevant field

Tools

JMP

Matlab

Excel

Stat-Ease

Job description

Compound Semiconductor Process Integration Engineer

Santa Clara, California, United States Hardware

Description

This is a full-time on-site process integration development engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and integrating processes in a semiconductor wafer research facility to make novel devices. The person will ensure that experiments are implemented according to plan and that data are accurately collected and analyzed. They will participate in interpreting data to determine next steps towards a process that delivers the required device performance, process efficiency, and process yield, and potential transfer of process to partners. The process engineer has substantial day-to-day responsibilities in the process development fabrication facility. They are responsible for developing process integration flows, defining unit process requirements for module engineering, and working closely with multi-functional team members to deliver these novel device configurations. They will maintain split charts, wafer process traceability, and partner with a multi-functional team to interpret the data. The process engineer will be required to work with technicians, operators, and other process engineers every day, and will be required to work with multi-functional development teams with engineers in wafer fab, device testing, and product engineering roles.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry or related fields
• 3+ years hands-on semiconductor process integration experience
• 3+ years of working in clean room facility managing wafer design of experiments and processing
• 3+ years of experience with failure analysis characterization techniques like SIMS, AFM, SEM, TEM, XRD
• Experience with data analysis tools and principles of statistically designed experimentation (JMP, Matlab, Excel, Stat-Ease, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of experience with process integration of compound semiconductor devices
• Broad knowledge of material and device physics of compound semiconductors
• Demonstrated capability of developing novel integration process flows including mask design, layout
• Excellent critical analysis, statistical analysis, and reasoning skills
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Experience with querying databases with Python code

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $175,800 and $312,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

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