Dry Etch Process Development Engineer – RIE, IBE & Ashing

Headway Technologies; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 96,655 - 142,140; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in California is seeking a Dry Etch Process Development Engineer to develop and implement new RIE, IBD, and Ashing processes for advanced magnetic recording heads. This role involves designing experiments, analyzing data, and implementing process control schemes that assure manufacturability. Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree in Materials Science or related fields and three years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in the magnetic recording head or semiconductor industry as a Process Engineer.
• Experience in plasma etch process development preferred.
• Experience working in a wafer fab manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements new dry etch processes for magnetic recording heads.
• Implements process control schemes ensuring manufacturability.
• Designs and conducts experiments to improve performance and yield.

Skills

Knowledge of semiconductor or HDD industry principles, practices, and techniques

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Statistical Process Control knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Physics, or Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

Excel

JMP

Job description

A leading technology firm in California is seeking a Dry Etch Process Development Engineer to develop and implement new RIE, IBD, and Ashing processes for advanced magnetic recording heads. This role involves designing experiments, analyzing data, and implementing process control schemes that assure manufacturability. Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree in Materials Science or related fields and three years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.