CDSEM Process Engineer

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Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated CDSEM Engineer to join our team and serve as the in-house expert on CD-SEM (Critical Dimension Scanning Electron Microscopy) technology.

This role is pivotal in driving metrology innovation, supporting productivity improvements, and delivering high-value solutions to both internal teams and external customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for CDSEM systems.
• Develop, optimize, and fine-tune CDSEM recipes for both full wafer and coupon-level analysis.
• Drive productivity improvements in CDSEM operations and methodologies.
• Acquire, analyze, and interpret CDSEM data to generate detailed technical reports.
• Provide hands-on technical support and guidance to technician staff.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, leadership, and customers.
• Tackle high-value problems (HVPs) with innovative and data-driven solutions.
• Think strategically about the future of semiconductor metrology and contribute to long-term planning.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high efficiency.
• Embrace continuous learning, experimentation, and process optimization.
• Apply systematic approaches and critical thinking to problem-solving.

BS in STEM related field minimum – MS or PhD in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or Physics preferred.

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