Plasma Process Architect – PEALD/PECVD Leader

Eugenus; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

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Job summary

Eugenus is seeking a Plasma Technologist to own the full lifecycle of plasma-enhanced film deposition products, from R&D through HVM readiness and customer adoption.

You will lead cross-functional teams across engineering, product marketing, and customer interfaces to ensure productivity, reliability, and successful product releases, while guiding technical direction with executive stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a related field with 5+ years of experience, or M.S. with 7+ years.
• Deep expertise in PEALD, PECVD, and related plasma processes.
• Proven success delivering semiconductor capital equipment from development through HVM qualification.
• Experience with thin film metrology and DOE/JMP for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of PEALD and PECVD thin film deposition processes for advanced semiconductor applications.
• Drive product development with a focus on plasma physics, chamber architecture, software-hardware integration, and tool productivity.
• Lead platform integration and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet performance, reliability, and cost targets.
• Ensure product maturity by owning and resolving all throughput, yield, and process control for HVM release.
• Prepare and present data summaries to executive management and advise on technical direction.
• Generate novel ALD and CVD process IP to sustain competitive edge.
• Act as single point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on plasma product performance and readiness.
• Stay abreast of academic and industry advances; initiate collaborations with academia and consortia.

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or related field

M.S. in a related field with 7+ years of experience

Tools

plasma simulation software

Job description

Eugenus is seeking a Plasma Technologist to own the full lifecycle of plasma-enhanced film deposition products, from R&D through HVM readiness and customer adoption.

You will lead cross-functional teams across engineering, product marketing, and customer interfaces to ensure productivity, reliability, and successful product releases, while guiding technical direction with executive stakeholders.