Senior Metrology Engineer - Phoenix, United States - ASM International NV

Description

ASM is a leading global supplier of products, services, and materials for semiconductor processing. For more than half a century, innovation has been at the core of everything we do. Our smart, ambitious people are dedicated to creating cutting-edge solutions for the world's leading semiconductor providers. Every day we push the development of next-generation computer-chip technology, always staying a few steps ahead of what's next.

The talented, enthusiastic people at ASM are just like you: dedicated to improving people's lives and unlocking new potential.

With our collaborative approach to R&D, we advance key semiconductor technologies and platforms like ALD, epitaxy, PEALD, PECVD, and vertical furnaces.

And we have recently entered the promising high-growth market: silicon carbide epitaxy. Year after year, our innovations help to make chips smaller, faster, and more powerful.

In fact, you will find our technology in every aspect of modern life:
in AI, medical equipment, 5G, smartphones, autonomous driving, and more.

We are seeking an R&D Metrology Engineer to join our dynamic materials development labs.

Successful candidates will have an understanding of materials characterization equipment and methods, be self-motivated, hands-on, and a resourceful problem solver.

You will work closely with ALD and Epi process engineers to both develop and optimize the deposition of next generation materials for the advanced node semiconductor processing.

This role will provide coverage in our night shift as well as weekend coverage to ensure that we are maximizing utilization of metrology equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Drive understanding and application of existing and new metrology techniques to ensure measurement capabilities meet the company's material technical roadmap
• Provide technical expertise in identifying equipment hardware/software malfunctions and interface with metrology equipment vendors to resolve issues
• Collaborate with process development engineers to advise in the selection of appropriate characterization techniques and to aid in data interpretation for process development and optimization
• Acquire process metrology data and concisely summarize results for management and engineering review
• Partner with vendors to maintain tool operations with the purpose ensuring uptime of equipment
• Train engineers on metrology equipment, create standard operating procedures, and develop recovery procedures for tool-down situations
• Maintain SPC data, collect uptime data, participate in tool efficiency projects
• Develop applications to identify issues, solve problems and deliver solutions and optimizations
• Develop metrology recipes where applicable to facilitate turnkey operations
• Support lab operations and provide on call coverage

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or master's degree in Material Science preferred MS Chemistry, Physics, Engineering or related discipline, PhD preferred 2 to 5 years of experience in utilizing metrology equipment such as TEM, STEM, EDS, EELS, SEM and FIB.
• Working knowledge of various techniques such as XRR, XRD, XRF, TXRF, optical defect inspection, e-beam defect inspection and review is a plus
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends.

Skills

• Basic understanding of semiconductor processing and device fabrication
• Excellent computer skills including MS Office and JMP
• Willingness and desire to learn to become an expert and consultant to the engineering team.
• Strong data analysis skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of SPC and DOE principles and methods
• Maintain Laboratory LEAN 6S housekeeping

At ASM we are committed to supporting our people, enabling them to develop their talents and perform at their best.

We actively promote an inclusive and diverse culture that fosters trust and transparency.

Our people are our power, and we value the differences between everyone because it is what make us better as a team.

By embracing a wide range of perspectives, we enable a culture of continuous exploration and adoption of new ideas.

At every step, we know that it is our valued people who enable us to deliver excellent products and service to our clients - and to make a meaningful difference in society.

So join us on our journey and unleash the power of an open mind.

Discover how you can be part of our exciting future and apply today To learn more about ASM, find us at and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

#J-18808-Ljbffr