Etch Process Engineer

Overview

In this role you will develop and demonstrate plasma etch processes for SPTS, supporting customers and internal teams. You will work across product platforms, optimize processes, and communicate results through technical reports and presentations. The position combines field support, process development, and international travel to enable installation and transformation at customer sites. You will join a collaborative plasma dicing team focused on advancing wafer processing technologies and IP contributions.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days annual leave
• Share scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cash health plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Global bonus plan

Responsibilities

• Develop and demonstrate plasma etch processes to meet specifications
• Assess results with analytical equipment and software tools
• Troubleshoot processes and perform root-cause analysis
• Provide updates to Product Management on demonstrations and samples
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and the global KLA support network
• Summarise findings through technical reports and presentations
• Develop and optimise processes across SPTS product platforms
• Plan and execute work safely and on schedule
• Utilise endpoint detection techniques to enhance process control
• Conduct long-duration testing for new processes and equipment
• Contribute to cross-functional projects supporting new products and technologies
• Prepare technical reports for patents, publications, and conferences
• Develop and optimise processes at customer sites and provide factory-based support
• Establish and maintain strong customer relationships through technical support

Key requirements

• Experience of plasma etch processing within a semiconductor environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with semiconductor metrology techniques
• SEM experience would be advantageous, although training can be provided
• Knowledge and practical experience of endpoint detection techniques
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Independent working and team collaboration
• Excellent organisational and time-management
• Plasma etch processing
• Semiconductor metrology techniques
• Endpoint detection techniques

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