Process Engineer Sr

Department Name

Advncd Electronics & Photonics

Job Description

The Advanced Electronics and Photonics Core Facility (AEP) is expanding and hiring a Metrology Process Engineer. In this period of expansion, AEP is adopting 300 mm, industry-scale wafer processing equipment. The facility is also refreshing its capabilities and broadening equipment offerings to support power electronics and advanced packaging. Using a fee-for-service foundry model, this expansion will further allow AEP to serve the local semiconductor industry's needs by bringing both small- and large-scale, flexible electronics projects to the marketplace.

AEP cover 11,300 square feet of Class 100 ("H" occupancy), 4,300 square feet of Class 10,000 cleanroom, and 4,600 square feet of wet and dry labs within the MacroTechnology Works building at the Arizona State University (ASU) Research Park. Currently, the facility operates over 80 pieces of major processing equipment (e.g., maskless and projection aligned photolithography, PECVD, sputtering, evaporation, wet etching, dry etching, and more) and characterization tools (e.g., ellipsometry, I-V and I-V-L testers, UV-Vis spectroscopy, FTIR, AFM, profilometry, RF and DC electrical device test, and more).

Job Description

The Advanced Electronics and Photonics Core Facility (AEP) is expanding and hiring a Metrology Process Engineer. In this period of expansion, AEP is adopting 300 mm, industry-scale wafer processing equipment. The facility is also refreshing its capabilities and broadening equipment offerings to support power electronics and advanced packaging. Using a fee-for-service foundry model, this expansion will further allow AEP to serve the local semiconductor industry's needs by bringing both small- and large-scale, flexible electronics projects to the marketplace.

AEP cover 11,300 square feet of Class 100 ("H" occupancy), 4,300 square feet of Class 10,000 cleanroom, and 4,600 square feet of wet and dry labs within the MacroTechnology Works building at the Arizona State University (ASU) Research Park. Currently, the facility operates over 80 pieces of major processing equipment (e.g., maskless and projection aligned photolithography, PECVD, sputtering, evaporation, wet etching, dry etching, and more) and characterization tools (e.g., ellipsometry, I-V and I-V-L testers, UV-Vis spectroscopy, FTIR, AFM, profilometry, RF and DC electrical device test, and more).

Requisition ID

101963BR

Working Environment

• This is a first shift position 0800-1700, Monday-Friday. Occasional off shift work may be required to manage emergencies within the AEP Core

• Regular activities require ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks at one time, manage conflict, work well in a team environment and operate independently, and communicate effectively to exchange accurate information

• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office and laboratory settings subject to extended periods of being in a stationary position, walking moderate distances to perform work functions, and operating computer and other office productivity machinery

• For the class 100/1000 cleanroom space, it will be necessary to wear personal protective equipment including long pants, closed-toed shoes, shoe covers, a lab coat or cleanroom suit, gloves, and safety glasses

• Some activities will entail the need for frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds

• Ability to clearly communicate and exchange accurate information to perform essential duties

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and eight (8) years of engineering or related experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Department Statement

At AEP Core, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. We value your unique background and perspective, and you may be just the right candidate for this position or other roles on our team.

Working at ASU has additional perks and outstanding benefits, which include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; ASU/UA/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to ASU recreation and cultural activities; and more. To estimate the value of your total compensation, please visit https://cfo.asu.edu/compensation-estimator.

Category

02

VP Code

KNOWLEDGE ENTERPRISE DEV

Scope of Search

Open

Desired Qualifications

• Work experience in metrology is strongly desired

• Specific equipment of interest includes and scanning acoustic microscopy (SAM), bow/warp, shear force metrology, atomic force microscopy (AFM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), variable angle spectroscopic ellipsometry (VASE), titration, rheometry, UV-Vis spectrophotometry, scanning microwave impedance microscopy (sMIM), scanning tunnelling microscopy (STM), and scanning nitrogen-vacancy magnetometry (SNVM), as well as TEM sample preparation

• Experience in hardware and software integration and troubleshooting

• Demonstrated knowledge with process development and characterization through the usage of Design of Experiments, statistical process control (SPC), and the associated data analysis tools

• Disposition to interface with lab customers (students, staff, faculty, and external entities) as appropriate

• Ability to work well in a team and to operate independently when needed

• Evidence of effective communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

• Detail oriented, flexible, self-motivated, excellent troubleshooting skills

• Experience in writing scientific documents (e.g., patent applications and reports)

Close Date

03-July-2024 - EXTENDED

Grant Funded Position

This is a grant funded position. Continuation is contingent on future grant funding.

ASU Statement

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Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Essential Duties

• Metrology tool maintenance

• Metrology process development and characterization

• Perform tool and process monitoring and reporting the same

• Write tool operation procedures

• Develop and maintain training materials on the tools which will include but are not limited to:

• Operating specifications

• Video demonstrations

• Catalog of metrology capabilities

• Train customers, faculty, and students on equipment, which will include but are not limited to:

• Basic cleanroom procedures

• Basic equipment operations

• Custom fixturing and program setup

• Ongoing support and supervision

• Interface with laboratory customers (e.g., students, faculty, and external entities) to ensure project goals are realized

• Mentor and/or train customers on semiconductor metrology processing (e.g., technical nuances, tool operation, characterization, and more)

• Serve as tool owner for multiple pieces of equipment and assume responsibility for:

• Learning and understanding all aspects of each tool

• Defining baseline processes

• Writing tools' standard operation procedural manuals

• Maintaining tools and their statistical process controls if applicable

• Training future tool users

• Supporting safety initiatives

• Interfacing with vendors

• Serve as trained backup on additional equipment

Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Salary Range

$84,318 - $120,000 per year; DOE

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume and Cover Letter should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of "equivalent combination" in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor's degree is equal to four years of experience.

Job Family

Engineering & Tech Support