Staff Semiconductor Thin Films Process Engineer, Raxium

Google LLC; Town of Montana (WI); On-site; USD 188,000 - 274,000; Full time

Job summary

Google LLC in Fremont, CA is seeking an Advanced Staff Semiconductor Thin Films Process Engineer to join Raxium. The role focuses on developing and sustaining thin film deposition processes and driving yield improvements for next-generation display technology in a state-of-the-art fab.

Responsibilities include selecting tools for volume manufacturing, collaborating with integration teams, and advancing process capabilities to meet new design requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in semiconductor equipment maintenance (ICP, PVD, CVD).
• Experience with lithography, etch, thin-film deposition, and metrology.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain new processes for thin film deposition tools (sputtering, PECVD, e-beam, PVD).
• Manage process control and defectivity reduction to improve yield.
• Work with Process Engineering to select next-generation tools for volume manufacturing.
• Collaborate with Integration to address new design requirements with new capabilities.

Skills

Semiconductor equipment

Microfabrication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field

Job description

Staff Semiconductor Thin Films Process Engineer, Raxium

Location: Fremont, CA, USA

Experience Level: Advanced

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a specialized field (e.g., Optics, Sensors, Audio/DSP, etc.), or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in the semiconductor industry maintaining equipment, such as ICP, PVD, or CVD.
• Experience with conventional microfabrication techniques, including lithography, etch, thin-film deposition, and metrology.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting.

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field (e.g., Optics, Sensors, Audio/DSP).
• Experience in data analysis in quality reliability (tools like JMP).
• Experience with microdisplay or microLED technology.
• Understanding of statistical process control and process improvement, including implementation experience.

About the job

Google's Raxium display group has established a revolutionary semiconductor materials display technology that enables new functionality in display products, bringing to users a closer and more natural linkage between the digital and physical realms in applications such as augmented reality (AR) and light-field display. With start-up roots and a state-of-the-art compound semiconductor fab in Silicon Valley, Raxium is seeking to build upon its engineering team with an aim to disrupt next-generation display markets. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US Salary Range

$188,000 - $274,000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain new processes associated with thin film deposition tools including sputtering, PECVD, e-beam, PVD, and others.
• Manage process control and defectivity reduction to deliver yield improvements.
• Work with the Process Engineering team to select our next-generation of tools needed for volume manufacturing.
• Collaborate with the Integration team to develop new process capabilities that address new design requirements.

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