Manufacturing Engineer (lithography)

Engineering Position in Albany, NY

NY CREATES is looking for an experienced engineer with experience in photolithography and track tool ownership, research, and development for semiconductors. In this role you will understand the fundamental principles and materials and tooling in photolithography through a combination of relevant education and work experience. Some of the job responsibilities include maintaining and qualifying state-of-the-art 193nm and EUV lithography process equipment and developing processes and materials from an early concept stage into a mature element that enables a leading-edge technology. You will interact with cross-functional and multi-company working teams that include engineers engaged in all areas of semiconductor including process development, process integration, metrology, operations, and equipment engineering.

Essential Functions:

• Managing and maintaining the EUV and 193nm lithography tool and associated tracks
• Ensuring proper calibration and performance of the tool including developing state of the art monitors
• Troubleshooting any issues or deviations from expected behavior
• Collaborating with the team to improve tool and process performance and reliability
• Resist qualification and maintenance

Job Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

• B.S./ M.S. degree in Materials Science, Physics, or equivalent Engineering and/or Science discipline AND 2+ years of experience working in the semiconductor industry as a Manufacturing, Equipment, or Process Development Engineer in one or more areas of Lithography application.
• A good understanding of FEOL and BEOL semiconductor integration schemes, in addition to knowledge and experience in logic and memory device fabrication is required.
• Exhibit solid leadership ability, be familiar with SPC/DOE methodologies, and be willing to execute a variety of tasks on short notice.
• Applicant must be familiar with Litho Resists, Chemistries, and applications.
• Applicant must have a foundation of process and equipment knowledge pertaining to Litho sector.
• Good program management and customer interface skills are essential.
• The successful applicant must be able to interface effectively with fab operations, process and semiconductor engineering professionals from client companies.
• Knowledge of MS Office, DOE, and yield/defectivity analysis software.

Preferred Requirements:

• 5+ Years Lithography Engineering Experience
• Working knowledge of SiView (MM and SM)
• Applications related to CMOS and memory (RRAM & MRAM) applications.
• Industry experience with semiconductor research and development
• Technical writing skills
• Program Management Experience

This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check; this position may require annual background checks.

Don't meet every requirement? At NY CREATES we are dedicated to building a welcoming, diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are excited about working for NY CREATES but your experience doesn't exactly align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway, you might still be a perfect fit or a fit for another role at NY CREATES.

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Competitive Pay and PTO
• Flexible Heath Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• Basic / Optional Life Insurance
• Post-Retirement Health Insurance
• Employer contribution of 7% of earnings to a Basic Retirement plan after meeting one year of service.
• Optional employee contributed retirement account.

Location: 257 Fuller Road, Albany, NY 12203

Salary Range: $100,000- $150,000/ annual salary

Posted salary rates are determined upon experience and education

Additional Information:

NOTE: Some positions require access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, or restricted programs where U.S. Government authorization may be required. For positions requiring such access, offers of employment are contingent upon the employer being able to obtain the necessary authorization, including, if required, an export license from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security, the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, or other government agencies. The decision to pursue an export license application is at The Research Foundation for SUNY's sole discretion. Proof of status may be required prior to employment in connection with necessary authorizations.

Employment is with the Research Foundation for SUNY. The Research Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply please call Human Resources at 518-437-8686.