Process Engineer — Wet & Dry Etch (ICP + Cleanroom)

Avicena Tech; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Avicena Tech in Sunnyvale seeks a Process Engineer-Wet and Dry Etch to own and optimize etch processes in a fast-paced environment. You will manage acid/solvent benches and ICP tools, developing and sustaining wet/dry etch, clean and lift-off processes.

Applicants should have an MS or PhD in a related field, 5+ years of industrial experience, and hands-on plasma etch and wet process expertise, with strong documentation and safety in a cleanroom.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Own wet and dry etch processes on acid/solvent benches and ICP tools.
• Control bath chemistry, temperature, concentration and bath life.
• Drive process control through SPC; keep equipment and processes in spec for production.
• Characterize etch rate, uniformity and selectivity.
• Own lift-off process including wafer and substrate level.
• Identify areas to reduce cycle time and improve consistency.
• Work with integration and other process engineers to develop new processes.
• Characterize processes and components using metrology tools, profilometers, SEM and testers.

Skills

Data-driven

Very organized

Documentation

Effective communication

Education

MS or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Avicena Tech in Sunnyvale seeks a Process Engineer-Wet and Dry Etch to own and optimize etch processes in a fast-paced environment. You will manage acid/solvent benches and ICP tools, developing and sustaining wet/dry etch, clean and lift-off processes.

Applicants should have an MS or PhD in a related field, 5+ years of industrial experience, and hands-on plasma etch and wet process expertise, with strong documentation and safety in a cleanroom.