Chinese-Speaking Plasma Process / Applications Engineer

Responsible for advanced process development and/or project leadership that may include coordination of a team in support of the “in Chamber” process technology. Emphasis is placed on achieving customer goals, process parameters within equipment capability and effective interaction with sales department. Perform advanced level process development and sample processing to conform to customer specifications. Prepare technical reports for the Customer detailing the results of laboratory sampling. Conduct gap analysis between standard equipment performance and Customer specified requirements. Design, perform and analyze process modifications aimed at meeting Customer specifications. Direct projects driven by customer requirements or internal research and development goals. Provide technical support and troubleshooting on product line in field. Demonstrate equipment / process capability during internal factory acceptances (IAT) and Final Acceptance (FAT) at customer site. Travel (up to 60%) to the Customer site to achieve Final Acceptance Testing (FAT) requirements. Host technical visits to the applications lab during and after the sales cycle. Contribute to the preparation of technical sales material. Maintain working knowledge of analytical equipment i.e. Nanospec TFA, SEM, Surface Profilometer etc, necessary to perform above duties. Responsible for active participation in creating and implementing company technology road map.
B.S. in an appropriate discipline such as Material Science, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Electrical Engineering. Plasma physics courses or semiconductor processing courses a plus. M.S., in Chemistry, Physics, Material Science or related discipline. PhD. Prefer
Three to five years related experience in plasma processing.
Fluent Chinese language skills needed. Ability to travel to Asia extensively (40-50% of travel will be to Asia).

Location: Southeast

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Device / Foundry Engineer

Provide direction and support for fabrication technology development and integration. Evaluate available technologies, building test vehicles for validation and continuous improvement of semiconductor devices and performance metrics. Work with EDA to bring up easy to use kits for design and layout. Enable standard devices and design blocks for re-use on enabled technologies. Work with foundry partners to provide wafer acceptance structures, procedures and measurements to guarantee statistical process control. Develop new semiconductor devices and extend performance of available structures to maximize performance of fabrication technology. Coordinate device characterization and Spice modeling efforts in support of IC design activities. Provide technical expertise and foundry interface for development of semiconductors, with the responsibility for device design, parametric behavior, specification and foundry performance to statistical specifications for integrated devices used in ICs. Contribute to design engineering at all levels, including device design, block design and modeling. Coordinate SPICE modeling activities and design kit generation for all foundry IC processes, in support of IC design activities. Assist Product Engineering to resolve yield and reliability issues related to wafer fabrication. Provide feedback to foundry partners on device parametric performance issues for continuous improvement of the various foundry processes. At least 10 years experience in device engineering, modeling or design. Expert in device physics for bipolar and MOS technologies. Knowledge of parametric test. Experience in the application of semiconductor industry quality and reliability systems and practices, as well as IC Fabrication concepts. Experience working with outside foundries to evolve and integrate technology in easy to use design kits for internal use. MSEE preferred

Location: New England

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Equipment Engineer

Work in a fast paced environment to support and enhance development and production of AlGaN/GaN HEMT materials. Candidates need a solid understanding of physics and chemistry. Expertise in statistical data analysis and experience working with DOE. Six Sigma training and certification would be a definite benefit. Candidates need to have experience using statistical software (JMP preferred), including the depiction and modeling of data. Identify and apply industry best practices. Improve production flow by implementing design/procedure changes to key components. Evaluate and document value of changes. Participate/assist in the identifying new tools/technologies, safety systems and other ancillary equipment/techniques to improve efficiency, lower costs and provide a safer workplace. Write and negotiate tool specifications with OEMs as new tools are added. Work closely with facilities and EH&S to plan and implement tool adds to minimize the time from delivery to production. Prepare justifications; calculate ROI and present results to Senior Management for review. Troubleshoot tool issues to the component level as needed. Direct and train the efforts of technicians as applicable. Minimum of 5 years as a senior level contributor in an industrial setting (development or production) performing, defining and developing preventative maintenance operations on advanced semiconductor tools. Experience should include hands on repair of advanced vacuum and gas delivery systems, creation of tool specifications, generation of preventative maintenance systems and post purchase engineering of tools and subsystems to improve performance and uptime. Experience with epitaxial growth systems is highly desired. Advanced degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Physics or a similar technical discipline is required. Required Technical Skills: Expert level understanding of vacuum systems, including troubleshooting. Expert level understanding of electronic control systems (i.e. PC interface and PLC systems) including troubleshooting of sophisticated systems. Expert level understanding of UHP gas delivery systems including sensors, valves and UHP welding techniques and specifications. Candidates must be able to read and understand mechanical and electrical schematic diagrams for pressure systems, vacuum systems and electronics.

Location: Minnesota

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Director - Customer Service

Act as lead "client-care officer" through direct contact with every client and partner to provide and process information in response to inquiries, concerns and requests about products and services. Represent external customers’ viewpoints to senior management and develop programs and strategies to meet customer support expectations. Oversee product management and customer service functions. Establish short and long range plans, strategies, and budgets for the department. Administer the development and implementation of monitoring techniques to track equipment malfunctions by product, assembly, etc. Recommend equipment modifications to effect positive change. Oversee the development and marketing of Customer Service “products”: Service Support, Training, etc. Profit and loss responsibility for spares and service. Support sales personnel, both in the field and in the factory, in calling on key decision makers, including management representatives at identified and prospective accounts and convincing prospective clients of the company’s superior value of products and processes. Maintain business plan to meet or exceed revenue, bookings, and profitability goals for spares and service profit center. Direct team members in the management of customer improvement programs to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion. Maintain superior knowledge of plasma processing technology and equipment
BS degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or other related discipline. MBA preferred. Ten or more years of industry-specific experience with demonstrated career progression.

Location: Southeast

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Process Applications Engineer

Primary responsibility is to support semiconductor equipment at the customer site by performing qualification of the installed tools for customer specific processes. Documents identified solutions for process, yield and device related issues in internal documents and, when appropriate in BKMs (Best Known Methods), assists Marketing with pre-sales technical support. Works closely with factory based Global Applications Engineering group, Product Support and other functional areas for troubleshooting process and process related equipment issues.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Provide applications support to customers across North America related to their semi process applications leveraging ion implanter technology. Negotiation with WW field teams and customers to develop good success criteria. Optimization of implant and other processes to meet demo success criteria. DOE development and quantitative results analysis. Critical input to resolve process/integration related issues. Make recommendations on implant tool issues and improvement.
REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE: 7+ years semiconductor process & integration experience. Masters degree (Ph.D preferred) in applied physics, materials science, electrical, chemical engineering. Previous Semi/fab experience required. Experience in root cause analysis of device related issues and the ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.

Locations: NEW YORK, OREGON, MASSACHUSETTS, IDAHO

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Process Integration Manager

Responsible for planning, conducting and directing complex projects in the area of semiconductor process technology. Lead Process Integration projects integrating implant with other wafer fabrication modules (EPI, anneal, etch, metals and dielectric deposition, CMP etc). Work on development of process flows for current and next generation logic and memory devices and develop new process technologies, materials, thin films with implants and other processes. Work with a team of marketing, technical, and engineering professionals to develop advanced implant solutions. Develop technical/ marketing presentations to promote Applied Material Products with focus on implant. Design and conduct independent technical experiments, analyses or tests pertaining to the development of new methods, processes, and standards, process specifications, and resolution to complex technical problems. Define problems and objectives, develop method of approach, design of experiment, analyzes results, generates reports, and provides recommendations accordingly. Develop project plans, including method of approach, schedules, budget, personnel, equipment, materials, supplies and other requirements, which are necessary to successfully accomplish project objectives.
Job Qualifications: Requirements include 5-7 years experience in semiconductor processing as a process integration engineer.
Experience in ion implantation is a plus. Requires good knowledge of advanced logic, memory device technology and architectures. Also an advanced degree (M.S./Ph.D) in Material Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Physics or related subjects.

Location: Massachusetts

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Product Marketing Engineer

Requires understanding of semiconductor device / semiconductor manufacturing. Work experience at a semiconductor OEM is required. Must have excellent communication and writing skills. Will collaborate with a wide variety of internal functional areas such as; sales, engineering, product managers, account managers, manufacturing and operations in support of product marketing and sales activities. Support field sales / account managers with specification responses, equipment beta evaluations and other supporting documentation. Developing and maintaining a product catalog in conjunction with Sales Operations. Ability to use and enhance Excel-based modeling tools for implanter throughput, financial analysis and CoO calculations. Tracking of field input for win/loss and market share information. Assist in development of marketing collateral - Product Brochures, Customer Presentations and Technical Papers. Provide factory-based customer presentations as required. Marketing representative on a cross-functional New Product Introduction team. Assist in the preparation of functional specifications and MRD development. Support field communication of engineering change notifications and product support bulletins. Marshall product improvements through engineering, program management, operations and support teams to ensure business unit goals are met. Interface with Product Engineering for CIP and new feature development. Track progress on a weekly basis. Support conference calls with field sales and applications personnel. Interface with Tech Operations and Product Engineering to manage field escalations.

Education/Experience: Ideal candidate must have BS in Materials Science or Chemical / Electrical Engineering with a Masters in Business Administration. 5 years of high technology industry experience in applications, marketing or product engineering. Willing to travel internationally 10-20%.

Location: Massachusetts

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Principal Failure Analysis Engineer

Performs electrical analysis and/or physical analysis of defective products from external customers and in-house manufacturing, testing or evaluations groups. Works with appropriate design, process and manufacturing groups to identify defect root cause and determine corrective action. Communicates progress and results directly to customers and other groups/departments. When appropriate, will collaborate with internal/external laboratories in materials analysis. Ensures that analytical techniques and capabilities meet industry standards (e.g. JEDEC) and customer requirements while driving toward “world class" practices and standards. Distributes reports that track failure modes, mechanisms and root causes of defects as product is assembled and tested onsite, as well as reporting on those products that have failed in the field. Meet failure analysis cycle time requirements
Requires expert knowledge in many aspects of the physics of failure of IC’s, PCB’s, and/or electronic components. Strong knowledge of integrated circuits, components, PCBs and manufacturing/assembly processes Demonstrated experience using state-of-the-art failure analysis methods and techniques Experience using a wide variety of diagnostic equipment such as SEM, CSAM, EDS, Bench Test equipment, Xray, Plasma Etcher, etc. Ability to lead a team and coordinate resources to meet customer responsiveness metrics. Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal and external customers and/or suppliers. Experience working with the following applications: MS Office, MS Project and MS Visio in generating reports, capturing data, and presenting data and information in a logical/user friendly format. Knowledge and understanding of business processes and how decisions impact customer satisfaction, product quality and on-time delivery.
Qualifications: Minimum of 10+ years directly related experience. Bachelor's degree in related field, e.g. BSEE, Physics or Materials Science. Familiarity with Semiconductor manufacturing and assembly including PCB based products.

Location: New England

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Senior Product Quality Engineer

Responsible for creating, documenting, developing, and implementing quality processes and procedures in a fabless semiconductor environment. Individual will be hands on and capable of performing physical measurements of components as well as some level of incoming inspection. Must have strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2008 and will be responsible for ISO support efforts. Work with consultant during internal audits. Issue and drive CAPA activity including SCAR and internal audit findings. Communicate with suppliers to bring corrective action exercises to closure. Monitor and track PCN activity as part of supplier management initiative. Assist in performing accelerated life testing and burn-in evaluations of packaged IC’s as necessary. Will assist Product Quality Manager with the implementation and maintenance of Omnify PLM system. Maintain quality documentation/history. Work closely with failure analysis and reliability functions to support their activities and initiatives. Document results in a timely and logical manner.
BSEE or Equivalent. Minimum of 6 years experience in a Product Quality Engineering role. Must possess a well-rounded background in Semiconductor/Electronics manufacturing, with particular focus on product life cycle, trouble-shooting and inspection of manufacturing processes. Experience in the application of semiconductor industry quality and reliability systems and practices. Experience working with PLM systems such as Omnify, Agile or Matrix One. Ability to drive projects to completion while working as part of a cross functional team. Experience with drawing programs, such as Visio.

Location: New England

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Failure Analysis Engineer

Familiar with use of failure analysis equipment and techniques i.e. SEM, EDX, Photoemission, FIB, Thermal Imaging, Auger Analysis, CSAM, Plasma Etching, Curve Tracer and other advance techniques used in FA field. Able to understand device layout and circuit diagrams for the devices submitted for FA. Able to use chemicals and follow safe practices in performing destructive physical analysis of devices. Write comprehensive reports on failure analysis performed on failed devices. Interface with customers and offer advice/guidance on technical matters relating to failure analysis of their product. Review existing failure analysis processes, produces and equipment and effect improvements. Monitor and schedule workload of failure analysis and summarize FA data for inclusions in the quarterly reliability report. Develop advance FA Techniques. Pioneer FA procedures for new technologies.
B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Science related discipline and 2+ years experience in failure analysis field on semiconductor devices. Ability to understand electrical characteristics of transistors/FETS, IGBT, Diodes and ICs. Able to use curve tracer and other test equipment for electrical verification/testing of devices. Package assembly and Fabrication process knowledge is required.

Location: Southern California

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Sr. Packaging Engineer

Lead the overall package design effort for power module and hybrid products packages. Work with team members and /or vendors to perform mechanical analysis, thermal and thermal mechanical analysis, material and process compatibility analysis for power module and hybrid packages to define the mechanical portion of the specifications and make technical proposals accordingly. Develop new products and apply theories and knowledge to achieve completion. Identify opportunities to solve customer needs by assisting customers in their designs; Make recommendations to resolve technical issues and to define their requirements based on company capabilities. Specify equipment, materials, and suppliers for completion and implementation of technical tasks. Work closely with suppliers to develop and qualify the packages.
Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, or equivalent and 10 plus years (seven years for Ph. D) hands experience; Master’s, or Ph. D preferred. Experienced in structural and thermal analysis including finite element analysis. Must have experience with ANSYS and SOLIDWORKS and/or other CAD/Simulation software. Must have strong background and knowledge in materials science. Working knowledge of MIL-PRF-38534.

Location: Massachusetts
Salary:     100 – 120K

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Process Development Engineer – Power Devices

Provide technical leadership to increase company business in power device market. Work with Power Device manufacturers to develop value of Implant and differentiation of company products. Work with a team of marketing, technical, and engineering professionals to develop advanced implant solutions for the power device industry. Lead process development projects with Power Device manufacturers, translate to implant requirements. Develop technical/ marketing collateral to promote implanter application. Plan and hold regular technical review meeting with customers in consultation with the manager and other drivers of the Power Device program. Design and conduct independent technical experiments, analyses or tests pertaining to the development of new methods, processes, and standards, process specifications, and resolution to complex technical problems.
Requires 5-7 years experience in semiconductor processing as a process engineer or process integration engineers with at least 3 years of experience in power devices. A strong understanding of power device applications, roadmap, market, and requirements is needed. Requires advanced degree (M.S./Ph.D) in Material Sciences / Electrical Engineering / Chemical Engineering/ Physics or related subjects.

Location: Massachusetts

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Foundry Engineering Manager

Ensures high quality, low-cost goods & services; develops and approves foundry supplier base; negotiates pricing & quality acceptance terms as part of vendor supply agreements; ensures vendor's delivery, quality, & price performance; develops and maintain appropriate foundry performance measurement systems. Position will collaborate with Process, Product, and Design Engineering organizations to identify and diagnose process defect yield and manufacturability issues and to implement effective solutions. Drives continuous improvements in quality assurance initiatives. Supports engineering development and qualification of new foundry process and product activities. Drives process change qualification and approval efforts as required. Develops device reliability measurement and monitoring tools. Develop and manages models for key yield improvement mechanisms. Correlates test yields to foundry PCM data. Uses statistical process control, and other related monitors for managing quality / acceptance levels. Support new product transfer into manufacturing through the use of design for manufacturing, DFM, and design for test, DFT, guidelines.
Bachelor's degree in Chemical and/or Materials Engineering, or in another related science, and has a minimum of 5-10 years of demonstrated engineering management experience in III-IV compound & semiconductor wafer fabrication industry. Additional and/or advanced business administration education is highly desirable. Experience in the microwave industry is preferred.

Location: Massachusetts

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