Photolithography Process Engineer - Sr. Staff
Position Summary:
SkyWater Technology is seeking a Sr. Photolithography Process Engineer with 7+ years of experience in development and sustaining high‑volume manufacturing environments, leading process characterization and development initiatives, and driving collaboration across cross‑functional fab teams.
Major Area of Accountability:
Troubleshooting: Resolve complex line issues, excursion root causes, and equipment constraints using statistical process control (SPC).
Optimization: Enhance resolution, overlay accuracy, critical dimension (CD) control, and focus-exposure margins.
Process Development: Design, execute, and analyze photolithography processes (DUV, ArF, Dry) to improve yield and device performance
Mentorship: Guide junior engineers, technicians, and process operators on safety, standard operating procedures, and advanced litho strategies.
Collaboration: Partner with integration, etch, and mask design teams for seamless technology node transfers.
Required Qualifications:
Education: B.S., M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related fields.
Years of Experience: 7+ years of Photolithgraphy foundry experience in semiconductor industry.
Tools: Experience optimizing process on TEL tracks and ASML Steppers & Scanners (I Line, KrF, & dry ArF).
Chemicals: Experience setting up and optimizing Resist process with & without TARCs or BARCs on existing fab tool.
Metrology: Experience with Overlay on ARCHER tools and CD job writing on NANOSEM & HITACHI SEMs