Thin Film Deposition Scientist - Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) - REF1964Y
Job Description
Seeking a driven individual to be part of our Advanced Sensors Engineering Team to apply their Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) expertise and experience to develop new processes and approaches which improve on designs. The incumbent troubleshoots development problems with the fabrication process and takes corrective action with designing process integration for multi-wafer integration to ensure quality, manufacturability and costs are met. Applies advanced principles, concepts, techniques and theories gained through extensive study and experience. Performs unusually complex tasks and develops highly innovative solutions. Plans and implements learning cycles on specific aspects of projects. Works closely with management and/or customers on technical issues, risk resolution and associated schedules. Compiles and presents data to management and/or customers during product development and through production manufacturing transition.
The candidate should have a background in applied physics, materials science, electrical engineering, chemistry, or similar field and have demonstrated examples of self-driven efforts in technical areas outside of their academic training. The candidate will work in a diverse team-based environment alongside technical staff of varying levels of expertise and should be able to execute technical tasks and communicate technical matters to engineering and management. The ability to work independently and be flexible to the continuously-evolving nature of research and development efforts is essential. The in-person position includes significant on-site and in-lab contributions.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemistry, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering or similar fields.
Master’s degree with significant relevant experience will be considered, PhD preferred.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
7 years minimum experience in OMVPE - Organometallic Vapor Epitaxial, MEMS, Advanced Packaging, Micro/Nano Fabrication and/or Semiconductor industry
Relevant experience with transitioning R&D processes to production. Establishing of process specifications and verification of process capability
Use and maintenance of ALD equipment and supporting equipment such as vacuum pumps, foreline trap, toxic / flammable gas delivery cabinet, scrubbers and gas detection and alarm systems.
Handling and process use of ALD precursors including toxic and flammable gases, organometallics, pyrophoric, flammable solids, and rare earths.
Proper selection of precursors for process efficiency and film quality. Developing process recipes for novel films and difficult precursors.
Understanding of safety and environmental concerns and handling of precursors and the proper control and mitigation of hazardous reaction by-products.
Optimization of ALD films for long term performance stability in ultra-high vacuum.
Data analysis and statistical process control
Excellent communication skills with multi-disciplinary engineering team and government customers
Proficient written (reports, proposals, white papers) and verbal skills (technical presentations)
Preferred Skills:
Additional Information
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EEO STATEMENT:
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ACCESSIBILITY:
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