Diffusion Process Engineer

Job Title:

Diffusion Process Engineer

Location:

Remote

Salary:

$150000-$200000

Skills:

Ion, Ion Implantation, Photolithography, Optics, implant systems, LT-3100, semiconductor, dopant activation, crystal modification, laser energy

About the Semiconductor Manufacturing Company / The Opportunity:

Our client, a leader in the semiconductor manufacturing industry, is at the forefront of developing and integrating advanced laser annealing and ion implantation technologies for next-generation semiconductor devices. This opportunity allows you to drive innovation in memory, logic, and power applications, improving device performance and manufacturing yield. As a Diffusion Process Engineer, you will collaborate with global teams and top customers to advance breakthrough process solutions and be a key technical resource in high-impact technology development.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, optimize, and integrate advanced laser annealing and ion implantation processes for semiconductor technologies.
• Design and execute Design of Experiments (DOE) to evaluate process performance and enhance device characteristics.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data, preparing technical reports and actionable recommendations.
• Conduct process characterization and hardware evaluations on laser annealing and ion implantation systems.
• Troubleshoot complex process and equipment issues, driving root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Collaborate with customer process integration teams to improve device performance, process stability, and yield.
• Lead multiple technology development projects from concept through implementation, enabling innovative solutions.
• Serve as a primary technical interface for customers, delivering technical presentations and supporting customer evaluations.
• Represent the company at industry consortiums, technical conferences, and collaborative research programs.
• Monitor and recommend emerging semiconductor process technologies for new development opportunities.

Must-Have Skills:

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Physics, or a related technical field.
• Deep understanding of semiconductor device physics, including dopant activation, crystal modification, thermal processing, and material interactions with laser energy.
• Hands-on experience with laser annealing, rapid thermal processing (RTP), ion implantation, or related semiconductor process technologies.
• Semiconductor process integration and technology development expertise.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in designing and executing DOE and interpreting process data.
• Excellent communication and presentation capabilities for effective collaboration with customers and engineering teams.
• Project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with LT-3100 laser annealing platform or similar advanced laser processing equipment.
• Knowledge of optics, laser systems, or photolithography in semiconductor processing.
• Experience supporting memory, logic, or power semiconductor technologies.
• Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC), yield improvement methodologies, and semiconductor manufacturing environments.
• Programming or data analysis experience using tools such as JMP, Python, MATLAB, or similar software.