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Plasma Dry-Etching Engineer, ICP/RIE, Ash Process
Seagate Technology. Develop, characterize and optimize RIE, ICP and plasma ash processes .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and optimizing plasma etching processes, including RIE and ICP, while utilizing advanced semiconductor metrology tools. Capable of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and managing detailed documentation in cleanroom environments.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Plasma Etching ExpertiseRIE Process DevelopmentICP Process OptimizationSEM Metrology ExperienceMaterials Science Degree
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Hard Skills
Plasma EtchingRIEICPProcess ControlEtch ChemistryPattern TransferData AnalysisProcess DocumentationDevice Performance CorrelationCleanroom Operations
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailSelf-MotivatedCollaborative WorkIntellectual CuriosityIndependent Work
Tools & Technologies
SEMAFMEllipsometryProfilometryCleanroom EquipmentWafer Fabrication Tools
Industry Keywords
SemiconductorWafer FabricationProcess StabilityTechnology TransferDevice Engineering
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop, characterize and optimize RIE, ICP and plasma ash processes
- Design and tune process recipes for etch rates, profiles, uniformity, critical dimension control and material selectivity
- Support nanoscale pattern transfer challenges for advanced device architectures
- Own multiple ICP, RIE and Plasma Ash tools to ensure process stability and repeatability
- Diagnose and resolve process excursions and hardware-related issues with equipment suppliers and maintenance teams
- Support tool qualification, acceptance testing and process transfers
- Use SEM, AFM, ellipsometry and profilometry to characterize patterned features
- Document processes, results and best practices
- Partner with lithography, deposition, integration and device engineering teams
- Participate in technology transfers to the product development engineering team
- Manage and analyse datasets correlating experimental results with device performance and reliability
- Contribute to Seagate’s IP portfolio through invention disclosures, patents, trade secrets, peer-reviewed journal articles and/or white papers
- Collaborate with equipment vendors and academic partners on new opportunities and advanced integration techniques
- Work hands-on in cleanroom and laboratory environments to develop manufacturable processes for next-generation HDD devices
Requirements
What you’ll need- PhD or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline
- Greater than three years’ hands-on experience working on Plasma Dry-etching (ICP and/or RIE) and/or Ash processes in semiconductor or wafer fabrication
- Comprehensive understanding of plasma etching, plasma-surface interactions, etch chemistries and process control fundamentals
- Experience using semiconductor metrology tools such as SEM, AFM and ellipsometry is highly desirable
- Self-motivated, intellectually curious and able to work independently
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse global group of engineers and technicians
- Ability to balance day-to-day wafer processing needs with longer-term development work
- Thorough documentation and clear presentation of results
- Ability and eagerness to work in clean room and laboratory environments
- MSc holders must have full Right to Work Documentation to work in the UK because visa sponsorship cannot be offered
- PhD holders may be eligible for UK Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship
- Must demonstrate how application criteria are met
Benefits
Comp & perks- Private Healthcare for employees and dependents
- Company sick pay and medical leave
- Occupational healthcare service
- Employee assistance programmes
- Group income protection
- On-site gym, exercise classes and personal trainer
- Annual leave
- Flexible working hours
- Part-time working
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Enhanced paternity pay
- Bereavement leave
- Pension – employer contributory scheme
- Life assurance
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Competitive base pay
- Company bonus scheme
- Reward and recognition
- Employee savings scheme
- Perks at work discount programmes
- Employee discount scheme
- Pay for civil / jury duty
- Degree / non degree assistance
- Externally accredited training and development opportunities
- Service awards
- LinkedIn learning
- Learning & development programmes
- Subsidized on-site cafe
- Employee Resource Groups and employee networks
- Volunteer in the community with company support