KLA Etch Process Engineer 

United Kingdom, Wales, Newport 

602536079

Working as part of our Etch Samples team, the primary responsibilities of this role will be to develop plasma etch processes, and process customer wafers using etch demo Equipment, documenting the work following completion of the sample processing.

This will involve working on several different process module types, generating new process recipes to meet the customer requirements, as well as an element of Hardware testing. Additional responsibilities will include writing technical reports for both internal and external use, generating IP submissions and supporting other Business units as required!

• Demonstrate plasma etch processes to meet the agreed specification.
• Assess results using analytical equipment and appropriate software packages.
• Undertake problem solving and troubleshooting.
• Provide the product marketing department with regular updates on the progress of sample / demonstration work.
• Effectively communicate and develop good relationships with customers.
• Summarise results in a written report or presentation.

• Develop processes in line with SPTS products.
• Plan work and complete plans in a safe and timely manner
• Utilise various end-pointing techniques to improve process control.
• Run marathon tests for new processes and equipment.
• Contribute constructively to the work of project teams for new products and processes.
• Summarise results in a written report or presentation.
• Write technical reports for patent applications and conferences.

• Develop SPTS processes to meet the agreed specification at customer sites
• Develop good customer relationships

Applicants will ideally be educated to Degree/Masters/PhD level in either a chemistry or physics discipline. Alternatively, applicants will haverelevant experience ofworking with DRIE plasma etch equipment.

• Good analytical skills including the ability to carry out metrology such as SEM

• Knowledge of and ideally experience of using end point techniques

• Good communication skills

• The ability to work both autonomously and as part of a small team

Annual leave starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays), contributory pension scheme, cash health plan, cycle to work scheme, global bonus plan, share scheme, rewards scheme, life assurance, generous shift allowance.