Senior Etch Process Engineer

About the role

KLA's SPTS division develops advanced wafer processing solutions, including etch, deposition and vapor-based technologies, for research and development through to high-volume production. As a Senior Etch Process Engineer in the plasma dicing team, you will develop and optimise plasma etch processes to meet performance, quality and yield objectives, working in multidisciplinary teams on new product development and customer requirements.

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
• Build and maintain customer relationships and update Product Management regularly on demonstration and sample work
• Summarise findings in technical reports and presentations
• Develop and optimise processes across SPTS product platforms, using endpoint detection techniques and conducting long-duration testing
• Contribute to cross-functional projects and prepare technical reports supporting patents, publications and conferences
• Provide factory-based technical support to field teams and customers at customer sites

Required profile

• PhD, 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
• Knowledge and practical experience of endpoint detection techniques
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, written and verbal communication, and the ability to work independently and in a team

Required skills

• Semiconductor metrology 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