HAMR Device-Fabrication Engineer/Scientist

Job Description

We are inviting applications for a position in optical-device-fabrication as part of the Advanced Head Development organization, where our mission is to invent and develop technology for future products, such as Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR).  This is an opportunity to work where magnetic, optical and plasmonic devices converge on a nanoscale.  We have the capabilities of a fully-functional cleanroom with state-of-the-art equipment and a 24/7 support staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Responsible for developing new processes for fabrication of HAMR devices. 
• The job requires interfacing with engineers and scientists in process, characterization and design groups.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• PhD in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or Physics
• Minimum of 4-years experience in semiconductor, optical/plasmonic and/or magnetic device fabrication
• Expertise in wafer processes such as lithography, wet etching, ion milling, reactive etching, thin films and CMP
• Exposure to wafer-level characterization such as SEM, FIB, TEM, AFM and ellipsometry is desirable
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Expertise in JMP or equivalent data analysis software

SKILLS

• Candidate must be innovative, detail-oriented and have strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent teamwork and people skills are required.