JOB DESCRIPTION – SCREEN SPE, Advanced R&D, Reaction Engineering Group, Research Scientist/Engineer

Company:

SCREEN Semiconductor Solutions Co., Ltd. (SCREEN SPE) is a leader in the global market for semiconductor equipment with applications such as cleaning and wet etching, coat/develop for photolithographic, image processing and thermal annealing. SCREEN provides 300mm manufacturing equipment to leading suppliers of Logic, Memory, Image and IOT semiconductor devices. With the Frontier products, SCREEN supplies equipment for substrates from 50mm to 200mm or less to the market and constantly working on expanding the product portfolio.

Reaction Engineering Team’s Mission:

• The Reaction Engineering Team is one pillar of the Advanced Research Development (ARD) Organization which is managed directly from SCREEN Japan.
• Build & manage reaction engineering technology roadmap in alignment with the SCREEN’s Semiconductor Processing Equipment (SPE).
• Give guidance to global ARD teams based on WW technological watch (conferences, collaborations, etc.).
  • Generate and provide data to support atomic and molecular level of understanding of key processes used in semiconductor device manufacturing.
  • Develop state-of the art characterization techniques

High level objectives:

• Generate database of reactions and byproducts of key reaction mixtures with various substrates
• Generate reliable analytical & functional test methods for characterization of reaction products in support of:
  • Validating reaction models of existing processes used in manufacturing of semiconductor devices.
  • Discover new process applications; boost and accelerate innovation across the company.
  • Develop fundamental understanding of compatibility of chemicals and materials used in semiconductor processes & tools.
  • Understand and train SCREEN engineers of process impacts on device performance & integration.
  • Accelerate process development & enhance technology deployment success into the market.

Job specific role and responsibilities:

• Develop state-of the art analytical techniques to accelerate chemical compatibility tests.

• Support qualification of new chemicals and processes in the Cleaning Division, consistent with SCREEN’s business strategy.
• Develop strategies to improve sustainability for chemical and energy usage for customers using SCREEN equipment to manufacture devices.
• Perform DOE studies with the objective of improving process efficiencies and elucidating models and reaction mechanisms.
• Support PTC teams in conducting proof-of-concept evaluations at key customers and partners.
  • Provide timely and accurate feedback focusing on historical trends and future directions for improvements.
• Provide regular updates about key customers’ and overall semiconductor market’s technical trends and roadmaps relevant to PTC’s key projects.
• Generate IP by capturing novel ideas and filing patent applications in timely manner. Support patent applications by generating quality data.
• Present research papers at international trade shows and scientific conferences.
• Prepare presentation material to be used for customers’ technical review meetings. The applicant could be asked to present to customers or delegate to coworker.
• Coordinate IP activities across Europe, U.S. and Japan Technical groups.

Ideal Job requirements

• 5+ year hands-on experience with semiconductor processes and characterization techniques.
• Hands-on experience with multiple metrology and structure characterization techniques such as mechanical testing, electron microscopy, Electron spectroscopy, Atomic Force microscopy, contact angle measurements, etc.
• Prior experience with Quality Management system is a plus.
• Experience with design of experiment (DOE) and other statistical methods
• Familiarity on semiconductor manufacturing equipment such as wet or dry cleaning / wet etching, lithography & track.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Experience in literature search in support of patentability and freedom-to-operate is highly desirable.
• Open-minded, resourceful, flexible, and adaptable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
• Detail orientation and excellent adherence to scientific method.
• MS or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a related field.