Senior Research Engineer, Wet Technology; NSTIC - GaN), IME

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing professional process engineering research, development, and evaluation in support of the IME's variety of programs requirements such as semicondcutor wet cleaning and wet etch process
• May conceive and plan projects involving definition and selection of new materials, concepts and approaches in the processing or development of new processes.
• Compiles and evaluates test data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process specifications.
• Championing engineering experiments for process characterization to drive for quality and yield improvement
• Setup and collect the experimental data and generate reports for both internal and customer distribution.
• Design and complete DOE (Design of Experiments) evaluations to characterize process window for new requirements
• Work closely with senior staff and process integrators to understand technology roadmaps, process capability requirements and business issues/ challenges.
• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience; lead small projects with manageable risks
• Act as subject matter wet etch expert for both internal and external stockholders.
• Accelerate parallel process development capability to meet aggressive project timelines and supporting faster innovation cycles
• Build a sustainable talent pipeline across both research and engineering levels

• Bachelor / Masters degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with 5+ years of relevant work experience in semiconductor process engineering.
• Prior experience in wet etch/ wet clean processes is preferred
• A safety mindset is the most prerequisite for this position.
• Hands‑on experience in designing and executing experiments (DOE), statistical and cause analysis, and problem‑solving methods
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills