Epitaxy/CVD Process Development Engineer (SM1)

Texas Instruments; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Instruments Incorporated in Sherman, TX is seeking an Epi Process Development Engineer to own the development, integration, and qualification of Epi for LBC11 flows, enabling ramp from development to high-volume manufacturing.

You will drive CVD and Epi process improvements, work with multiple teams, and partner with vendors to bring improvements to SMFAB. TI offers a collaborative culture and comprehensive benefits to support your growth and well-being.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 5+ years in semiconductor wafer fabrication for advanced nodes
• 3 years experience in Epi processing on AMAT and/or ASM platforms
• 2 years experience leading cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Drive CVD and Epi process and device improvements through characterization, test, design of experiments, data analysis and simulation
• Good understanding of CVD Dielectric Film characteristics and interactions with downstream processes
• Work with multiple process, integration, reliability, packaging and test engineers to achieve these goals
• Work closely with the product groups to identify and optimize the performance to meet critical final device parameters to enable game changing products in the market.

Skills

CVD process

Epi processing

Data analysis

DOE methods

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Materials Science

Master’s or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AMAT equipment

ASM equipment

Wafer fab tools

Job description

Change the world. Love your job.

LBC11 Integration demands Epi processes that operate at nanometer precision: adding exactly the right material, at exactly the right process parameters, without disturbing localized films and area. At SMFAB in Sherman, these processes don’t yet exist in production form. You will build them. As a Epi Process Development Engineer in TI’s organization in Sherman, you will own the development, integration, and qualification of Epi for the LBC11 flows directly enabling TI's technology ramp from development to high-volume manufacturing. The Epi processes you develop will run on every wafer at SMFAB.

Responsibilities include:

• Drive CVD and Epi process and device improvements through characterization, test, design of experiments, data analysis and simulation
• Good understanding of CVD Dielectric Film characteristics and interactions with downstream processes
• Work with multiple process, integration, reliability, packaging and test engineers to achieve these goals
• Work closely with the product groups to identify and optimize the performance to meet critical final device parameters to enable game changing products in the market.
• Partner closely with vendors to bring industry changing improvement opportunities to SMFAB in the form of PPH, Improved Cycle Time, Process Stability, and/or Equipment/Process Uptime.

The person performing this role must be capable to plan effectively, drive schedules, meet critical deadlines on multiple tasks in parallel, lead technical discussions in their area of expertise, and work effectively across organizational boundaries. They must be able to clearly communicate project status and actions. Additionally, they must be able to interface with multiple organizations and work well on a diverse team to accomplish goals.

Why TI?

• The future starts here. As a TIer, you'll play a critical role in defining the next era of semiconductor technology and help create the innovations that shape the world around us.
• Surround yourself with a team of innovators who value your unique perspective and will challenge you to bring your best self to work every day. We believe that fostering a culture of collaboration fuels both personal growth and technological breakthroughs. Explore our company culture (https://careers.ti.com/en/sites/CX/pages/our-culture) .
• At TI, your success goes beyond your work. Take advantage of comprehensive benefits designed to support your total well-being at work and in life, from competitive compensation to extensive health coverage and wellness programs. Learn more about our benefits offerings (https://careers.ti.com/en/sites/CX/pages/benefits) .

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com .

Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Minimum requirements:

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field
• 5+ years in semiconductor wafer fabrication for advanced nodes
• 3 years experience in Epi processing on AMAT and/or ASM platforms
• 2 years experience leading cross-functional teams

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience developing new epi process modules from the ground up
• Strong inline-to-end-of-line signal correlation and process characterization skills
• Ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships across internal and external partners
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to ramp quickly on new systems and processes

ECL/GTC Required: Yes