ALD Thin Film Process Development Engineer
Texas Instruments' Advanced Technology Development team is looking for an energetic engineer with a passion for process development. This position provides the opportunity to enable new technologies for future Texas Instruments revenue growth. We are searching for a self-directed, highly motivated engineer to join our Lehi, UT Process Development team.
The responsibilities of a Process Development Engineer in this role include:
- Develop new processes and define processing and equipment requirements, specifications, and manufacturing methods for advanced semiconductor applications.
- Influence process integration schemes and support technology development from early paper studies and pilot work through full-scale manufacturing.
- Translate business unit roadmap requirements into pathfinding and process development projects.
- Compiles and evaluates test data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process or material specifications
- Lead or support projects involving new process concepts, equipment selection, chemistry development, automation technologies, and novel manufacturing approaches.
- Provide technical engineering support in manufacturing and drive process and equipment modifications that improve production efficiency, technical capability, and yield.
- Develop and apply statistical methods, including Design of Experiments (DOE) and Statistical Process Control (SPC), to identify physical causes of yield loss and improve quality.
- Partner with equipment suppliers and vendors to define and execute equipment and process development roadmaps.
- Work across 300mm deposition platforms, including current single-wafer ALD and CVD systems.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements:
- Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
- 5+ years relevant experience in 300mm Advanced (<32nm) logic device or advanced memory device technologies
- Working knowledge of Process development, characterization and control of Thin films processing equipment, CVD, PE-CVD, Single-wafer ALD
- Strong supplier engagement skillset
- Strong foundation in statistical process control, Design of Experiments (DOE), data analysis, model-based problem solving, engineering change control, and process release strategies
Preferred qualifications:
- 5 years relevant experience in 300mm Advanced logic of advanced memory device technologies: Specific experience on RMG products
- Working knowledge of advanced CMOS device physics and reliability mechanisms
- Hands on Process Experience across multiple 300mm deposition platforms for dielectric, High-K and Metals
- Experience with Single-wafer ALD such as ASM XP4 Pulsar & XP8 platforms, as well as Batch ALD platforms
- Familiarity with 300mm Semiconductor Single wafer Thermal, RTA, Laser Anneal systems
- Direct R&D experience in 300mm semiconductors
- Experience with HKMG, Silicon Photonics
- Device physics training with understanding of materials, material evolution; structural characterization and electrical test characterization
- Data analysis skills
- Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions and locations
- Strong relationship-building, communication, time management, and results-oriented collaboration skills to enable on-time project delivery
Why TI?
- Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.
- We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI
- Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us. Please find our country-specific benefits here
About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com.
Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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