ResponsibilitiesThis role focuses on manufacturing sustainability and R&D support for semiconductor lithography process engineering and related semiconductor fabrication processes. Key responsibilities include:
- Own and manage lithography processes and associated equipment, supporting both development activities and high-volume manufacturing for III-V semiconductor technologies.
- Lead capital equipment projects, including tool selection, evaluation, characterization, process development, and qualification.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with process, integration, product, and circuit design engineers to define process capabilities and achieve device performance targets.
- Develop and optimize process flows, introduce new lithography processes, and lead continuous process improvement (CPI) initiatives to maximize yield and efficiency.
- Ensure successful transfer of new technologies into manufacturing, maintaining process stability while meeting performance, reliability, and production goals.
- Partner with Operations to implement robust process controls, sustain production processes, and troubleshoot and resolve process-related issues.
Qualifications- Deep knowledge and expertise with lithography process development in one or more of the following areas: Coating tracks, exposure tools, overlay metrology and CD-SEM measurements.
- Strong problem-solving skills for measurement anomalies and tool-drift issues
- Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and design of experiments (DOE) is required.
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or related fields.
- 5+ years of professional, hands-on experience with development and/or maintaining semiconductor processes and equipment.
- Recent graduates with extensive cleanroom and experimental background will also be considered.
- Candidates must have strong problem-solving and analytical skills as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional interactions.
- Strong accountability, self-initiative and proactive attitude are required for success.
Candidates must be local or willing to relocate to Santa Rosa, CA This position requires access to certain goods, software, technology, or technical data subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these laws and regulations, U.S. persons (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) working for Keysight can access export-controlled items without authorization from the U.S. government. For any individual who is not a U.S. person, Keysight may need authorization from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, or other appropriate federal agency before the individual can access export-controlled items.
Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or protected individual, having authorization from the U.S. government for export-controlled items under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.
Santa Rosa, CA Pay Range: MIN $126,930.00 Mid 169,240.00 - MAX $211,550.00
Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region.
This role is eligible for Keysight Results Bonus Program and US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical, dental and vision
- Health Savings Account
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life, Accident, Disability insurance
- Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
- 401(k) Plan
- Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
- Paid Family Leave
- Discounts, Perks
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Adoption Assistance
- ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
- Restricted Stock Units
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