A Wafer Fab Process Engineer is required 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 position is on-site in Princeton, NJ.

The successful candidate will be an experienced process engineer in the semiconductor industry and responsibilities will include:

• Hands-on process engineering to support low-volume, high-product mix microcircuit manufacturing and development.
• Primary focus areas include Plasma Etch. Capability to support other process areas as required.
• Sustaining, improving, and optimizing current processes to support operations.
• Working with process engineers to integrate and develop 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.

Opportunities for progression within the group include process integration, production testing, design, and marketing.

• BS (or equivalent) in chemistry, physics, material science, or an equivalent field required.
• Minimum 3 years Wafer Fab processing engineering experience in areas of interest including Plasma Etch.
• 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.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must be able to work in a clean room environment for a significant part of the work day and perform flexibile shift work when required.

Desired:

• Experience working with Lam plasma dry etch systems.
• Computer programming skills.

The salary range is: $98,631-$146,713. 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 https://www.sri.com/resources/benefits/.

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