Principal Dry Etch Process Engineer

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

Your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Dry etch process area Technology Development and/or Pathfinding aspects for continued technology scaling of performance vs cost.
• All aspects of dry etch process engineering for Western Digital next generation memory development in front-end CMOS and back-end CELL fields.
• Design and conduct hands-on, experimental of etch (RIE, IBE, etc) for a broad range of projects and emerging technologies such as non-volatile memories.
• Structure patterning by reactive ion etch or ion beam etch using ultra-high vacuum etch equipment.
• Understand the process tooling and work with equipment and material suppliers to drive the development of new processes and process equipment and material qualification.
• Performing characterization of etch results by metrology tools. Collect, analyze, present and report etch and characterization data, results and conclusion.
• Develop and optimize processes in sigma, cycle time, throughput, defects, and cost of ownership.
• Collaborate with cross-function team, such as integration, yield, device, R&D plus other modules to improve overall product performance, on new product development and transfer into next stage.

Qualifications

Degree: MS/PhD

Majors: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Ideal Candidate Skills & Expectations

• 3+ years (Ph.D.) or 5+ years (M.S.) of semiconductor industry with R&D dry etch experience on advanced memory or logic field.
• Solid knowledge on semiconductor physics, fabrication and general semiconductor operation.
• Deliver a robust and cost-effective semiconductor manufacturing process.  
• Familiar with dry etch process (RIE, IBE, etc) on DUV/EUV patterning, HMO (Carbon, dielectric or metal HM), emerging memory material, FEOL/BEOL via RIE, etc. and equipment hardware.
• Hands-on experience with metrology characterization, such as SEM, TEM, XRD, EELS.
• Good trouble shooting and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge on DOE for planning experiments and data analysis using JMP or other software.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work independently and on cross-functional and geographically team in a dynamic environment. 
• Being self-motivation, and good project management skill.
• An excellent team player with dynamic environment

Additional Information

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

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