Sr. Member of Technical Staff

Our client's industry-leading vacuum cure ovens, chemical vapor deposition (CVD) systems, and plasma etching tools are driving innovation in a wide range of exciting and growing markets. We look forward to talking with smart, energetic, team-oriented people who can grow with us. We provide competitive salary and benefits (including employee stock ownership), a beautiful light-filled new facility in a central location, and some of the best co-workers you’ll find anywhere.

• Development and optimization of semiconductor products, plasma systems, and advanced process technologies
• Provide analytical leadership from concept through design validation, characterization, and production readiness
• Lead complex engineering tradeoff analysis using data-driven and first-principles approaches
• Strong fundamentals in plasma systems with deep understanding of semiconductor process chemistry and plasma physics
• Analyze process behavior, defect mechanisms, chamber interactions, and process variability to drive performance improvements
• Drive root-cause analysis and structured problem solving using experimental and statistical techniques
• Develop and interpret DOE, characterization, and process performance data to improve robustness and capability
• Chamber and subsystem design analysis including thermal, deposition, cleaning, etching, gas flow, and process uniformity optimization
• Collaborate with engineering teams, process, and technology partners for concurrent development and integration
• Drive IP innovation, experimentation, and technology development for next-generation semiconductor applications
• Serve as a technical resource for emerging technology trends, competitive analysis, and process innovation

• MS or PhD in Physics, Engineering, or related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience
• 10+ years of experience in semiconductor capital equipment, process chamber design, and process technology development
• Strong technical expertise in vacuum systems, thermal analysis, flow dynamics, reaction kinetics, and plasma-based process environments
• Experience with modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, ANSYS, or equivalent analytical platforms
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to evaluate complex system interactions and engineering tradeoffs
• Working knowledge of industry design and compliance standards including UL, CSA, FCC, SEMI S2/S8/F47, and CE requirements
• Hands‑on approach to laboratory experimentation, process characterization, data analysis, and technology validation

• Deep expertise in semiconductor process technologies including Etch, CVD, PVD, RTP, and Advanced Packaging
• Strong understanding of advanced packaging technologies, industry trends, and technology roadmaps
• Proven track record of innovation with strong intellectual property and patent development credentials
• Established customer relationships and industry engagement with key semiconductors and/or life sciences customers