HAMR Wafer Photo Process Engineer

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Process development and manufacturing implementation of new photolithography (NSR, DUV248 and 193nm) processes for HAMR development.
• Responsible for process automation set up including recipe, Advanced Process Control, SPC, sustaining and improving process control.
• Document processes and procedures, train and certify technicians/operators, and conduct audit periodically.
• Provide HAMR photo weekend coverage, track & disposition critical wafer hold, with primary process owner’s input if needed.
• Support Track flow recipe setup and urgent Archer recipe setup for HAMR layers.
• Facilitate and expedite mature HAMR photo processes transfer to MFG.
• Support HAMR manufacturability initiatives like route reduction, new mark layer testing, cost reduction projects.
• Support HAMR photo layer MFG metrology qualification and implementation, for example, SS10K, ODIN, defect inspection metrology, optical image undercut metrology, etc.
• Full-time, 5 day weekend shift

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• MS or PhD degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or related engineering field. 5+ years of industrial experience is preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of photolithography.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills and the ability to find correlations and patterns among large amount of data. Be able to make decisions and execute them on a timely manner.
• Be able to work with diverse teams and people from different background and from other departments. Strong quality mindset and the ability to accept different opinions.
• ASML scanner, NSR, Canon, DNSC & TEL tracks hands on experience.

PREFERRED

• Photo Process Engineering Experience in data storage/Semiconductor industry is preferred.
• Prefer to have hands-on experience in photolithography process development. Experience with DOE, SPC, APC, and JMP is a plus.

SKILLS

• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and improve lithography processes.
• Data analysis and statistics (JMP, SAS, SQL etc.).
• Team oriented, good verbal and written communication skills, high integrity.
• Work independently with minimum supervision and follow up issues to closure.