Semiconductor Wafer Fab Process Engineers - Plasma Etch

Semiconductor Wafer Fab Process Engineers - Plasma Etch

Job Locations

US-NJ-Princeton

ID

2025-6171

Category

Engineering

Position Type

Full-Time

Worker Type

On-Site

Overview

A Wafer Fab Process Engineer, Plasma Etch is needed by the Microcircuit Emulation Center at SRI International (formerly Sarnoff Corporation) to support the manufacturing of microcircuits (integrated circuits). Through SRI's Generalized Emulation of Microcircuits (GEM) program, the Microcircuit Emulation Center supplies form, fit, function, and interface replacements for obsolete microcircuits. This capability supports production, redesign, and sustainment requirements for the life of a weapon system. SRI's Microcircuit Emulation Center is a government-supported, U.S.-based Trusted foundry. This role will be based 100% on-site at our Princeton, NJ location. Responsibilities

Hands-on process engineering to support low-volume, high-product mix microcircuit manufacturing and development.

Primary focus areas include Plasma Etch. Will support other process areas as required.

Sustaining, improving, and optimizing current processes to support operations.

Working with process engineers and integrators to manufacturable processes for existing and future technologies to enable yield improvement, defect reduction, improved reliability, and future technology development.

Working in cross functional teams (Integration, Design, and Layout) to address process issues.

Data collection, correlation, interpretation, and presentation of information to management and co-workers. Qualifications

BS (or equivalent) in chemistry, physics, material science, or an equivalent field.

Minimum 3+ years Wafer Fab processing engineering experience in Plasma Etch for level 2 and 6+ years' experience for level 3.

Due to Government requirements candidates must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Ability to troubleshoot using analytical methodologies in a collaborative team effort across disciplines.

Process integration knowledge and experience is advantageous.

Must be able to work in a clean room environment for a significant part of the workday and perform flexible shift work when required.

Preferred attributes:

Experience working with Trikon / SPTS, and/or Lam etch systems desired

Experience working in the Semiconductor industry

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Familiarity with presenting evidence-based presentations on fabrication scenarios and successes

The salary range is: Level 2 $79,533-$105,381. Level 3 $101,592-$134,613. Salary ranges will vary and are based on several factors, including geographic location, market competitiveness and equity amongst internal employees in similar roles. Positions may also qualify for SRI's Pay for Outstanding Performance program or the annual Performance Based Compensation program. SRI also has a competitive benefits package, to view details please go to

SRI is an independent nonprofit research institute headquartered in Menlo Park, Calif., with a rich history of supporting government and industry. We create and deliver world-changing solutions for a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future. For more than 75 years, we have collaborated across technical and scientific disciplines to discover and develop groundbreaking products and technologies and bring innovations and ideas to the marketplace.