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Senior Process Engineer - Deposition

Atomica

Goleta, California

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Capital Equipment, Data Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Equipment Selection, Experiment Design, Fundamental Analysis, Identify Issues, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing Engineering, Material Science, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Physics, Plasma, Plasma Processing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Production Support, Quality Management, Radio Frequency, Realtime Transport Protocol, Recipe Development, Research & Development (R&D), Root Cause Analysis, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Statistical Modeling, Statistical Process Control, Statistics, Technical Analysis, Technical Leadership, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Testing, Theater Production, Thin Film, Trend Analysis, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Writing Skills
LOCATION
Goleta, California
POSTED
30+ days ago
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, selection 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 functional 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. 
 

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