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 role is ideal for someone who is interested in mentoring staff, working on process development, and improvements, in a creative, low-volume environment.  This is NOT a role in a high production, single step facility.

This role is posted at 2 levels, based on experience will make one hire.

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 Wet Chemistry and Diffusion. 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.

The successful candidate must be able to work in a clean room environment for a significant part of the work day and perform flexible shift work when required. 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.
• Minimum 2+ years Wafer Fab processing engineering experience in areas of interest including Wet Chemistry and Diffusion.
• 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.

Physical Requirements:

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

Preferred attributes:

• Computer programming skills are desired
• Experience working with RENA (MEI) wet chemistry benches and Sandvik (MRL) furnaces is desired
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Familiarity with presenting evidence based presentations on fabrication scenarios and successes

The salary range is: $80,000 to $100,000. Salary ranges will vary and are based on several factors, including 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/. 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.