FEOL Process Integration Engineer

Job description

We are seeking a Front-end-of-line Integration engineer to work in a highly multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural IBM alliance in Albany, NY, who can develop and implement process integration solutions required for advanced technology nodes. Main responsibility will include performing Research and Development in the area of front-end-of-the-line semiconductor process integration solving complex interactions between lithography, plasma etch, wets. dry clean and metallization techniques. Further responsibilities will include (i) optimizing the process conditions, recipes and flow sequence required to meet the needs for future technologies and (ii) Drive cross-functional interactions with peers in order to prepare technical roadmaps related to front-end-of-the-line technology solutions. Occasional responsibilities include designing electrically testable macros for test vehicle creation using industry standard layout software and evaluating the layouts using TCAD and emulation software.

You should have a majority of the following skills:
- Hands on experience in front end of the line (FEOL) process integration for semiconductor technology in advanced nodes like 14 nm/10 nm/7 nm technology
- In depth knowledge of novel materials and processes for FEOL technology
- Extensive experience with interpreting failure analysis from multiple techniques
- Experience performing rigorous quantitative analysis of electrical data to interpret experimental results
- Strong analytical and communication skills to draft manuscripts for world class journals and conferences
- Hands on experience in computer aided numerical analysis and modeling such as TCAD and emulation
- Hands on experience in design/review of circuit layout

You must be willing to work onsite at the following location: Albany, NY

Masters (Ph. D. preferred) degree in EE/MS/CE/Phys/Chem or a related area is required.

The World is Our Laboratory: No matter where discovery takes place, IBM researchers push the boundaries of science, technology and business to make the world work better. IBM Research is a global community of forward-thinkers working towards a common goal: progress.

Auto req ID

297190BR
Required Education

Master's Degree
Role ( Job Role )

Hardware Developer
State / Province

NEW YORK
Primary job category

Hardware Development & Support
Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
ERBP

Yes
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

Up to 10% or 1 day a week
IBM Business Group

Research
Preferred Education

Doctorate Degree
City / Township / Village

ALBANY
Being You @ IBM

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• > 3 years in FEOL Semiconductor technologies

Country/Region

United States
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• > 5 years in advanced node (14nm and beyond) FEOL semiconductor technologies

Secondary Job Category

Other Hardware Development & Support
Eligibility Requirements

·  None
Position Type

Professional
Early Professional Track

Not Applicable - Professional Hire
Location Statement

For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.
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