PVD Process Engineer III

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Job Description

TTCA Job Posting for PVD Process Engineer III

Position Summary:

As a PVD process engineer at TEL Technology Center, America, you will be responsible for leading scientific research to develop innovative processes and advancements in PVD for semiconductor technologies. In this role, you will collaborate with key stakeholders to demonstrate concepts and feasibility of novel PVD process technologies. This includes transferring process learning and provide guidance to TEL factory engineers to create innovative leading-edge tools and processes for TEL’s customers.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Design, execute, and analyze experiments to conduct research, development, and optimization of PVD and thin film processes for semiconductor technologies.
• Develop novel PVD and thin film processes and applications in the areas of logic, memory, analog, and emerging technologies. 
• Establish procedures, equipment configurations and adopt a hands-on approach to sustain and troubleshoot equipment.
• Collaborate with industry partners, research consortia, material suppliers and universities to generate new solutions to develop leading edge PVD and thin film products for TEL.
• Identify potential intellectual property opportunities to ensure timely disclosures to maintain a strong patent portfolio.
• Domestic and international travel, as necessary for internal and external meetings. 

Qualifications and Experience:

• PhD degree in materials science, chemistry, physics, electrical engineering and related field with hands-on experience in PVD or semiconductor experimental research. New PhD graduates will be considered for this position, as well as bachelor’s / master’s degree in related fields with 5 or more years of direct experience in PVD process technologies.
• Experience in semiconductor materials and processes for advanced logic and/or memory devices.
• Demonstrates understanding of semiconductor technology and/or process equipment technology.
• Familiar with materials characterization techniques such as XPS, SIMS, RBS, AFM, TEM, Ellipsometry, XRD, XRR, TEM and electrical characterization.
• Ability to work daily in a cleanroom environment with hands-on processing for process development.
• Able to independently manage process development projects, solve problems and drive results.
• Must be legally authorized to work in US without sponsorship.

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.

Salary Ranges$111,724.93 - $138,774.94

Individual pay is determined based on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, experience, skills, job-related knowledge, relevant education, certifications, and/or training. In addition to base salary, we offer (full time regular employees ) a comprehensive benefits package and for certain roles eligibility in our bonus plan and long-term incentives as applicable. The talent advisor can share more details about total compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

Diversity creates an innovative culture. TEL US is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative 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.

SubsidiaryTEL TECHNOLOGY CENTER, AMERICA, LLC.