Thin Films Engineer

About the role

We are hiring a Thin Films Engineer to develop, sustainand improve deposition processes. You will own one or more PVDand/orCVDprocesses.

You will work daily with equipment engineering to improve process recipes, tool performanceand yieldand help drive continuous improvements across the company.You will be involved in new product development and help ensure new processes are qualified fromdevelopment into high-volume manufacturing. The role reports to the Thin Films Engineering Manager and sits on site in the fab.

Location:Albuquerque, NM (on-site)

Level:5+years of experience

Job type:Full-time, exempt, MUST BE A US CITIZEN

What you'lldo

• Own deposition processes for dielectric, metaland barrier/liner films (e.g., SiN, Ti, TaN, TiW, Cu seed) on PVDorPECVD platforms.

• Develop and optimizerecipes for thickness, uniformity, stress, refractive index, step coverage, resistivity, compositionand defectivity.

• Run designed experiments (DOE) and use statistical methods to characterize process windows and set robust specs.

• Sustain high-volume production: monitor SPC charts, respond to out-of-control events, disposition materialand drive corrective actions.

• Lead root-cause investigations into yield, reliability and defect excursions using 8D, FMEAand fishbone methods.

• Qualify new tools, chambers, chemistries, targets and precursors, including chamber matching and fleet transfers.

• Partner with equipment engineering on preventive maintenance, chamber seasoningand uptime improvement.

• Support technology transfer of new nodes and device structures from R&D into manufacturing.

• Drive cost reduction through consumable life extension, throughput gains and precursor or gas usage optimization.

• Write and maintainprocess specs, control plans, OCAPsand change-control documentation.

• Workwith suppliers on hardware, materialsand process issues; present results to cross-functional teams and management.

• Own yield for assigned products or technologies, tracking line, dieand final test yield against targets.

• Run split lots and DOEs to verify fixes and quantify yield gain.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or Chemistry

• Hands-onprocess experience with PVDand/or PECVD in a wafer fabor advanced R&D cleanroom

• Working knowledge of vacuum systems, plasma physics, gas-phase and surface chemistry, and film growth mechanisms.

• Strong statistical analysis skills, including SPC, DOE, hypothesis testingand regression.

• Proven structured problem solving, such as 8D or 5 why’s

• Clear communication of technical findings to engineers and management.

• Must be a US citizen

Preferred qualifications

• Background in new product introduction (NPI) or technology ramp to high volume.

• Machine learning or advanced analytics applied to manufacturing data.

• Hands-onexperience analyzing large manufacturing datasets with JMP, SQL, Pythonor similar tools.

• Background in metallization and interconnect (barrier/seed, Cu, Co, Ru) or back-end-of-line processes and integration.

What we offer

• Compensation:Based on experience, paid relocationand equity.

• Benefits:Medical, dental and vision coverage, IRA, paid time off and holidays, tuition assistanceand relocation support.

• Impact:Direct visibility into how your work moves faboutput and product margins.

• Relocation:support available for qualified candidates.

Work environment and physical requirements

This role splits time between the cleanroom and the office. In the cleanroom you will wear full gowning (bunny suit, gloves, hood, safety glasses) for extended periods.

• Stand and walk for severalhours at a time and lift upto 25 lb(11 kg).

• Follow strict safety and chemical handling procedures, including work near hazardous gases, chemicalsand high-voltage equipment.

Reasonable accommodations areavailable for qualified individuals with disabilities.