Dry Etch Process Development Engineer (42024)

Under the direction of the Director of Dry Etch Process Development, the Dry Etch Process Development Engineer is responsible for the developing and implementing new RIE, IBD, and Ashing processes for next generation magnetic recording heads, including implementing new process control schemes which ensure product manufacturability; designs and conducts experiments, analyzes data, and presents findings; research, selects, and qualifies new tools which improve efficiency and yield. This position is located in Milpitas, California.

• Develops and implements new dry etch processes (RIE, IBE, and Ashing) for next generation magnetic recording heads
• Implements new process control schemes or methodologies which ensure product manufacturability
• Designs and conducts experiments, analyzes data, and develops recommendations for improving performance and yield while reducing scrap
• Adheres to appropriate timeline for introducing new processes into the manufacturing line
• Reviews characterization data from FIB, SEM, and TEM tools to conduct root cause analysis and recommend corrective action
• Partners with other groups and departments, including process and product engineering to develop and deliver products and programs
• Oversees the work of the Process Technicians to ensure accurate process execution and efficient wafer disposition
• Partners with Equipment Engineering to research, select, and qualify new RIE tools
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures as required
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level*

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Physics, or Electrical Engineering and/or equivalent relevant experience; Master’s degree preferred
• One to three years of experience working in the magnetic recording head, hard disk drive, or semiconductor industry in dry etch process development