Senior Process Engineer - Deposition

Role details

Summary Atomica is seeking a driven Process Engineer to join our Surface Engineering,  with a primary focus on deposition. We are looking for someone who can support  existing production processes and develop processes for new programs (20+) focusing on product quality and manufacturability. Collaboration is a must as you work closely with the integration, manufacturing engineering, maintenance and production teams on development of new processes, sel ection of new equipment/technology, standardization and problem resolution. This role is designed for a technical leader who thrives at the intersection of advanced materials and complex vacuum hardware. Primary Responsibilities   1.

New Process & Tool Development   End-to-End Development:  Design and execute recipes for new thin-film applications, ensuring strict adherence to required material properties (mechanical, optical and electrical characteristics). Integration Collaboration:  Partner with the integration team to ensure surface engineering solutions meet fu nctional requirements for complex devices    Tool Qualification:  Lead the technical evaluation, installation, and testing of new capital equipment to meet production-ready standards. DOE & Optimization:  Design and execute Design of Experiments (DOE) to determine process windows and optimize results.

Strong fundamentals in data analysis and demonstrated critical thinking skills   2. Advanced Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis   Early-Stage & Production Support:  Identify and resolve fundamental process instabilities during early-stage R&D while maintaining the discipline to lead "Task Force" efforts for chronic production excursions. Hardware-Process Mastery:  Act as the primary technical expert for resolving complex process-hardware interactions. Tool Troubleshooting:  Help perform diagnostics on vacuum systems, RF power delivery, and gas flow controllers. Hands-on experience is highly valued. 3.

Sustaining & Standardization   Statistical Process Control (SPC):  Implement and monitor SPC charts in JMP to identify trends, prevent excursions, and ensure long-term process stability. Standardization:  Author and maintain high-quality Standard Operating Procedures and technical documentation to ensure cross-shift consistency. Technical Expertise Preferred   Deposition (Primary Focus)   PVD:  Experience with RF, DC, and Pulsed DC Magnetron Sputtering, Ion Beam Deposition (IBD) and E-beam evaporation  CVD & ALD:  Deep knowledge of PECVD, HDPCVD, ALD, and LPCVD. Thermal:  Proficiency in oxidation furnaces, annealing, and RTP/RTA.

Dry Etch & Clean   Plasma Processing:  Hands-on experience with Bosch process (DRIE), dielectric etching, plasma ashing, and Ion Beam Etching (IBE)

Required Qualifications

B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or other engineering discipline.  5+ years of experience in a semiconductor microfabrication manufacturing environment.  Deep understanding of material properties and the specific process knobs required to obtain them.  Expert-level proficiency in JMP for data analysis, statistical modeling, and DOE.  Proven track record of "hands-on" hardware troubleshooting. Ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical, and vacuum-related failures.