Process Engineer

$111,725 - $138,775/Yr

Tel Technology Center America - Albany, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Albany, NY

5,001-10,000 employees

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Process Engineer role at TEL focuses on the development and characterization of Plasma Etching processes, particularly in the context of semiconductor manufacturing. This position requires independent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams across various locations. The engineer will be responsible for optimizing processes, supporting customer applications, and ensuring quality in all material processed through the equipment.

Responsibilities

• Primarily responsible for development and characterization of Plasma Etching processes on equipment in the factory applications lab.
• Develops processes related to semiconductor process equipment in the advanced logic and memory applications space.
• Performs simple maintenance on the applications lab equipment as needed.
• Designs and executes process optimization experiments.
• Characterizes, compiles, and analyzes test data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process or material specifications.
• Works with sales and marketing groups, along with other functional areas, to prepare changes, additions, and modifications, which will facilitate customer adoption and improve quality of process equipment.
• Provides applications development support to our various customers in the field.
• Coordinates machine activities in the applications lab including process development work, maintenance activities, troubleshooting, etc.
• Provides input for customer demo experimental design; acts as a technical customer interface.
• Provides input to TEL factory on process and machine issues and works closely with the factory on solutions.
• Conducts various integration activities with internal business units.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Material Science or Chemical Engineering or a related field; PhD preferred.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Previous experience/research/lab work in plasma etch, ideally in FEOL/MEOL/BEOL and advanced node technology.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time regular employees.
• Eligibility for bonus plan and long-term incentives for certain roles.
• Educational reimbursement to help achieve learning goals.