Process Engineer II - ES - New College Grads

TOKYO ELECTRON AMERICA, INC.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

TOKYO ELECTRON AMERICA, INC. is seeking a hands-on engineer to develop and characterize dry etch processes for memory applications. You will design experiments, analyze data, and interface with customers during demos at client sites.

The role involves maintaining lab equipment, collaborating with sales and marketing, and driving process optimization for high-quality tooling performance. Domestic and international travel are expected, including potential training in Japan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of related experience; or Master's Degree without experience; or Associate's Degree with 6 years of related experience; or 10 years of experience in lieu of degree. High school diploma or equivalent required. Must be legally authorized to work in US without sponsorship. Preferred degrees: physics, materials science, chemical engineering, electrical engineering

Responsibilities

• Primarily responsible for development and characterization of dry etch processes that meet process and productivity specifications.
• Develops processes related to semiconductor process equipment in the memory applications space.
• Provides input for customer demo experimental design; acts as a technical customer interface at a customer site.
• Performs maintenance on the applications lab equipment as needed.
• Designs and executes process optimization experiments. Characterizes, compiles, and analyzes test data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process or material specifications.
• Works with sales and marketing groups, along with other functional areas, to prepare changes, additions, and modifications, which will facilitate customer adoption and improve quality of process equipment.
• Provides applications development support to our various customers in the field. May require international travel for process start up and support of process tools at customer sites.
• Travel to Japan for 1-2 years of training is required.
• Responsible for quality processing of all material processed through the machine, including internal process development activities and customer demonstrations.
• Coordinates machine activities in the applications lab including process development work, maintenance activities, troubleshooting, etc.
• Provides input to TEL factory on process and machine issues and works closely with the factory on solutions.
• Conducts various integration activities with internal business units.

Education

Bachelor's Degree with 2 years related experience

Master's Degree without experience

Associate's Degree with 6 years related experience

10 years of experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Primarily responsible for development and characterization of dry etch processes that meet process and productivity specifications.
• Develops processes related to semiconductor process equipment in the memory applications space.
• Provides input for customer demo experimental design; acts as a technical customer interface at a customer site.
• Performs maintenance on the applications lab equipment as needed.
• Designs and executes process optimization experiments. Characterizes, compiles, and analyzes test data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process or material specifications.
• Works with sales and marketing groups, along with other functional areas, to prepare changes, additions, and modifications, which will facilitate customer adoption and improve quality of process equipment.
• Provides applications development support to our various customers in the field. May require international travel for process start up and support of process tools at customer sites.
• Travel to Japan for 1-2 years of training is required.
• Responsible for quality processing of all material processed through the machine, including internal process development activities and customer demonstrations.
• Coordinates machine activities in the applications lab including process development work, maintenance activities, troubleshooting, etc.
• Provides input to TEL factory on process and machine issues and works closely with the factory on solutions.
• Conducts various integration activities with internal business units.

Typical Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of related experience; or Master's Degree without experience; or Associate's Degree with 6 years of related experience; or 10 years of experience in lieu of degree. High school diploma or equivalent required. Must be legally authorized to work in US without sponsorship. Preferred degrees: physics, materials science, chemical engineering, electrical engineering

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This job operates in an office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required, which would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 35 pounds. This position also requires 4 to 6 hours per day at a computer screen/keyboard.

Diversity creates an innovative culture.

TEL US is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affimintive 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.

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