Overview
In this role you will develop plasma etch processes and demonstrate them on demonstration equipment to meet customer requirements. You will work across multiple process modules, documenting results and contributing to hardware testing and development. You’ll support customers with technical guidance, write reports, and help generate IP submissions, while collaborating with cross-functional teams. This position involves travel and some shift work, within a global, innovation-driven company.
Pay / Benefits
- 25 days annual leave
- share scheme
- contributory pension
- cash health plan
- cycle to work scheme
- global bonus plan
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate plasma etch processes to spec and evaluate results with analytical tools
- Troubleshoot and resolve process issues; provide regular progress updates to Product Marketing
- Build relationships with customers and communicate results through reports and presentations
- Develop plasma etch processes aligned to product capabilities and customer needs
- Plan work safely and efficiently, meeting timelines; use endpoint detection techniques to optimize control
- Conduct marathon and reliability testing for new processes and equipment
- Contribute to cross-functional teams developing new products and process technologies
- Prepare technical documentation to support patents, publications, and conferences
- Provide field support at customer sites and maintain strong customer relations
Key requirements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with SEM experience
- Knowledge of endpoint detection techniques; hands-on experience desirable
- Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work across teams
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Analytical thinking
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
- Endpoint detection techniques
- Metrology techniques
Etch Process Engineer employer: KLA-Tencor
KLA's SPTS division in Newport, UK, is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, where engineers and scientists are empowered to drive advancements in semiconductor technology. With a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave, a contributory pension scheme, and opportunities for professional growth through project management tasks and international collaboration, KLA is dedicated to supporting its employees' career aspirations while contributing to cutting-edge developments in the electronics industry.
