Field Processing Engineer

Field Process Engineer I

The Field Process Engineer I position is located in Scottsdale, Arizona and supports the business objectives of HTA's Semiconductor Equipment Division (SED) at the customer site. This position will require the employee to be at the customer site ~80% of the time. The main objective of this position is to provide process engineering support to SED's various customer activities and development programs associated with plasma etchers and Reactive Ion Etch (RIE) processes.

Training will be given to develop specific skills and knowledge. The employee must be willing to travel to Asia for a training assignment if necessary. The engineer should be able to independently perform tasks, understand RIE theory, work in a cleanroom environment, and interface with customers on a detailed level. The engineer is also interfacing with engineers globally so strong interpersonal skills are required.

Primary Responsibilities

• Day-to-day responsibilities include completing assigned tasks in a timely fashion, developing good customer relations through calls and emails, troubleshooting customer process issues, working closely with the customer to understand needs and reporting back to SED; as well as managing and driving projects to closure.
• Perform hands-on RIE/dry etch process troubleshooting and development. This includes performing troubleshooting and demonstrations at the customer site, R&D of new dry etch technology trends, and meeting the objectives of customer requirements for current and future technology processes.
• Utilize analytical tools and techniques to solve process implementation issues.
• Heavy use of data, analysis, design, and execution of experiments including DOE and working with code or developed code for the analysis of data.
• After training, must be able to operate Hitachi plasma etch systems and all associated semiconductor metrology equipment including scanning electron microscopy, and critical dimension scanning electron microscopy.
• Generate internal and external documentation for products, presentations, technical reports, and process engineering specifications.
• Interface with customers regarding demonstration results, new product evaluations, training of process and/or equipment, and troubleshooting of process issues.

Education, Licenses, and/or Certification Requirements

• BS Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Engineering Physics, semiconductor related field, or equivalent experience.

Experience and Travel Requirements

• 0-2 years Plasma Etch Process Experience or semiconductor processing preferred.
• Data analysis and high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel are needed.
• Travel to field offices in Texas for assignments in 3-6 month intervals. Must be able to travel to Asia for training assignment.
• Periodic oversees business trips may be required throughout the year.

Skills and Abilities

Requirements & Safety Requirements

• Strong general technical knowledge of semiconductor wafer processing.
• Fundamental understanding of and experience with Dry Etch / RIE.
• Self-motivated and show ability to adapt to changes in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong knowledge of chemistry, the ability to analyze OES data, equipment data (IE) and utilize other predictive software is required.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office software competency, high level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Spotfire, and Python experience is preferred.
• Must have good verbal and written communication, strong analytical capabilities and be able to work in a team environment.
• Able to demonstrate project planning, execution, and leadership skills with on-time delivery of milestones.
• Strong troubleshooting skills required.
• Must be able to work in a clean room environment for extended hours with limited seating.
• Job Related Knowledge Company training
• Additional customer specific training before site entry

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunities for qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), marital status, registered domestic partner status, family status, military and veteran status, domestic violence victim status, medical condition (including genetic characteristics), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

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