Senior Dry Etch Engineer

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Malibu, CA
Hybrid
Computer Vision • Hardware • Machine Learning • Software • Semiconductor
Our technologies operate in space, on aircraft, in automobiles, and in a variety of consumer products.
The Role
General Description: 
We are seeking an experienced Dry Etch Process Senior Engineer to support semiconductor-based device fabrication and process-development, oversee several Dry Etch tools, improve existing etch processes, and develop new etch recipes. You will be able to interface with technology and customers on development and optimization projects in a high mix fab that produces the world’s fastest GaN transistors and MMICs as well as quantum nanoelectronics. 

Essential Duties:
Work with various integration and production teams to accomplish goals. 
Design and execute experiments for both process-development and process-optimization projects. 
Contribute on structured failure-analysis projects. 
Data analysis of experimental results. 
Maintain tool uptime proactively through tool and process SPC. 
Assist with hand-on wafer processing when needed. 

Required Skills:
Microfabrication process engineering experience in fluorine and chlorine dry etching (experience with Deep Si etching a plus). 
Strong track record of dry etch process development, process optimization, DOE methodology, and problem solving. 
In-depth knowledge and experience in essential microfabrication metrologies and data analysis. 
Computer/software skills including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and JMP. 

Required Education:
Bachelor’s Degree with 10+ years of experience, or Master’s/Ph.D. with 5+ years of experience (Ph.D. preferred). 

Physical Requirements:
Must be able to work within a cleanroom environment wearing typical personal protective equipment. 
Must be organized and able to manage multiple tasks running in parallel. 

Special Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship Required

Compensation:
The base salary range for this full-time position is $132,765 - $165,983 + bonus + benefits.
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include potential bonus or benefits.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. 

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HQ: Malibu, CA
1,115 Employees
Year Founded: 1997

What We Do

HRL Laboratories, LLC, Malibu, California, (hrl.com) pioneers the next frontiers of physical and information science. Delivering transformative technologies in automotive, aerospace and defense, HRL advances the critical missions of its customers. As a private company owned jointly by Boeing and GM, HRL is a source of innovations that advance the state of the art in profound and far-reaching ways.

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Our success is the result of our collaborative team of researchers, many of whom are the leading experts in their fields. Through their insights in support for our customers, we are finding the unique opportunities in technology.

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