Etch Process Engineer

About the role

KLA's Etch Process Engineer works in the plasma dicing team within the Semiconductor Products and Customers (Semi PC) business unit, which supplies inspection, metrology and analytics systems to chip manufacturers. The role develops plasma etch processes, runs etch demonstrations on customer wafers and documents the work, and supports customers and other business units.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and demonstrate plasma etch processes to agreed specifications, assess results with analytical equipment and software, and perform process troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Provide regular updates to Product Management and build relationships with customers and the global KLA support network.
• Summarise findings in technical reports and presentations.
• Develop and optimise processes across SPTS product platforms, using endpoint detection techniques, and run long-duration testing for new processes and equipment.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects for new products and technologies, and prepare reports supporting patents, publications and conferences.
• Support customers at their sites and give factory-based technical support to field teams.

Required profile

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with relevant industrial experience; equivalent qualifications and hands-on semiconductor process engineering experience are also welcome.
• Experience of plasma etch processing in a semiconductor environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team, with good organisation and time management.

Required skills

• Semiconductor metrology techniques.
• Endpoint detection techniques.
• SEM experience is advantageous, though training can be provided.

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Share scheme, contributory pension scheme and cash health plan.
• Cycle to Work scheme, global bonus plan, employee rewards scheme and life assurance.
• Occasional domestic and international travel, including to the United States, and occasional shift work may be required.