Semiconductor Wafer Fab Process Engineers

Wafer Fab Process Engineers are needed 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. These roles will be based 100% on-site at our Princeton, NJ location.

Hands-on process engineering to support low-volume, high-product mix microcircuit manufacturing and development.
• Primary focus areas include Plasma Etch, Wet Chemistry, (LPCVD) Low Pressure Chemical Vapor Deposition and Diffusion. Will support other process areas as required.
• Sustaining, improving, and optimizing current processes to support operations.
• Working with process engineers and integrators to 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.

• BS (or equivalent) in chemistry, physics, material science, or an equivalent field.
• Minimum 3+ years Wafer Fab processing engineering experience in Plasma Etch, Wet Chemistry, LPCVD, or Diffusion for level 2 and 6+ years' experience for level 3.
• 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.
• Must be able to work in a clean room environment for a significant part of the workday and perform flexible shift work when required.

Preferred attributes:

• Experience working with Trikon / SPTS, Lam, RENA (MEI) 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: Level 2 $77,220-$102,312. Level 3 $98,631-$130,689. 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/.

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.