Semiconductor Process Engineer

The Advanced Imaging Technology Group develops innovative silicon-based focal-plane technologies for both DoD and scientific applications, such as astronomy, remote sensing, and adaptive optics. These novel focal planes address special DoD mission requirements that drive specialized architectures (such as: multiple or very high-speed image samples, time-of-arrival imaging, or noise-less image stabilization) or highly optimized device design and processing to achieve high quantum-efficiency and/or very low noise. Research examples include the design, fabrication, and testing of world-class CCD imaging devices used in a variety of high-end scientific applications (for example, the focal planes for the Chandra X-ray telescope and other pre-eminent astronomical observatories), demonstration of silicon-based photon-counting detector arrays, and development of 3D-integrated active-pixel sensors. The group has expertise in device/IC design, fabrication, custom packaging, and camera control and readout electronics.

Semiconductor Process Engineer with focus on metrology. Work in the class 10 clean room of the Microelectronics Laboratory supporting a broad range of activities in the Advanced Technology Division manufacturing deep sub micron CMOS devices, charge-coupled devices and micro mechanical structures.

Process sustaining including but not limited to metrology. Drive continuous improvements in process stability, capability, productivity, yield, reliability and safety. Define and implement statistical process control. Develop solutions to process problems using statistical knowledge and problem solving tools. Design process and process module experiments and analyze data from those experiments. Candidate must be capable of working in a team environment with technical staff, engineers, and technicians to accomplish broad-ranging program goals, on multiple programs. Mentor technicians across all shifts.

This position is a for a one (1) year term.

QUALIFICATIONS:
AS degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology or related field.
Extensive experience in the semiconductor industry. Minimum of five years semiconductor processing experience is required.
Specific experience with thin film measurement, 4 point probe, particle check, SEM, AFM is highly desirable. In depth equipment, hardware, and software knowledge/understanding.
Self-starter who can demonstrate achieved success and aggressively and independently work on process support activities and projects to a successful completion with little or no supervision.
Working knowledge of statistical analysis and design of experiments.
Must be able to demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
Experience defining and implementing statistical process control to monitor and improve wafer fabrication processes.

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