Staff Productivity Engineer

APPLY IF: You have a PhD with > 2 years of industry experience in Productivity, process engineering, materials science, material engineering or materials chemistry, with focus on hands-on experimental work OR You have a MsC with > 4 years of industry experience in Productivity, process engineering, materials science, material engineering or materials chemistry, with focus on hands-on experimental work OR You have a BsC with > 6 years of industry experience in Productivity, process engineering, materials science, material engineering or materials chemistry, with focus on hands-on experimental work Must Haves: Expertise in failure analyzing various ceramic materials, metals, quartz and coated parts. Expertise in failure analyzing plasma and/or thermal CVD/ALD semiconductor reactor components (e.g., chamber wall liner, gas distribution showerheads, electrostatic chucks, wafer lift mechanisms, bellows, etc.). Expertise in the areas of materials science and engineering of various coating processes, such as plasma spray, ion assisted deposition, ALD, CVD, PVD, etc. Expertise in material analysis and characterization (SEM, TEM, ICP-MS, EDX) Expertise in corrosion and erosion mechanisms of semiconductor production chamber parts. Expertise in solving particle and contamination problems in semiconductor process chambers. Experience in running wafer marathons as a means of monitoring and ultimately solving particle and contamination problems in semiconductor process chambers. Plusses: Understanding and use of various problem-solving methodologies, such as Lean Six Sigma, Ishikawa Diagram, 8D, TRIZ etc. Knowledge of DOE methodology. Ability to mentor and train junior colleagues. Knowledge of cleaning of various ceramic materials, metals, quartz and coated parts. Experience working with vendors and academic institutions. Familiarity with additive manufacturing. Day-to-Day: Support the strategy, processes, tools, and organization for the development of a strong Coatings and Productivity Core Technology Center (CPCTC). Apply knowledge of semiconductor capital equipment requirements, industry coating techniques/BKMs, and coating materials to enhance the performance of existing and new products. Work with global coating vendors to develop innovative coating solutions that provide differentiation. Work with academic institutions to develop innovative materials science engineering solutions that provide differentiation. Support the establishment of a methodology for engineering DOEs and development/qualification of coating materials. Solve materials engineering challenges related to the chemical, physical and thermal aspects of processes to improve the performance of equipment parts. Communicate the progress and status of ongoing technical activities to management. Support preparation of design reviews for the development team. Work with Engineering teams to ensure the clarity of engineering drawing requirements related to part coatings. Other duties as required. Salary: 150k – 200k/yr