Introduction
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Your role and responsibilities
IBM Research at Albany, NY is seeking engineers who will push boundaries in the development of cutting-edge patterning methodologies, plasma etch processes, and plasma etch infrastructures for next generation semiconductor technologies. Some of the responsibilities includes defining patterning strategies from initial concept of film stacks and process flow through the development of plasma etch processes and its maturing as process of record to meet advanced logic ground rule targets, as well as driving control, improvement, and troubleshooting of plasma etch equipment.
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The hired candidates would be a demonstrated technical proficiency in semiconductor plasma etch with fundamental and deep understanding of plasma physics, etch chemistries, and plasma etch equipment system. The candidate will be a hands-on engineering leader with significant expertise in FEOL/MOL/BEOL patterning processes such as conductor and dielectric etches. The position also involves close collaboration with multi company and cross function engineers from materials, unit process, equipment, integration, layout design, and modeling. Generation of Intellectual Property for IBM and protection of it through the patenting process are also expected. Strong analytical and design-of-experiment experience, and excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required.
Required education
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred education
Doctorate Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
- Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering discipline
- 4+ years hands-on industry experience in plasma etch process or plasma etch equipment development
- 4+ hands-on experience in a semiconductor research and development environment
- 4+ years hands-on experience with interpreting failure analysis from structural and chemical characterization techniques.
- Design of experiments, process controls, and statistical data analysis
Preferred technical and professional experience
- Master/PhD degree in a science or engineering discipline
- 6+ years hands-on industry experience in plasma etch process or plasma etch equipment development
- 6+ years hands-on industry experience in plasma etch process developmenth
- 6+ years hands-on industry experience in a semiconductor research and development environment
ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT
IBM Research is the organic growth engine of IBM and an innovation engine for our customers and partners. As part of this mission, IBM Research anticipates and examines 'What's Next in Computing' to ultimately create and integrate the technologies the world relies upon to solve big challenges and unlock new opportunities. We create and pioneer new markets for IBM, our partners and customers as exemplified in our ongoing quest to reach practical and large-scale quantum computing. Across IBM Research, we realize the power and potential to accelerate discovery with our partners and clients by combining the power of high performance computing, AI, and Quantum, all integrated through the hybrid cloud.
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OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS
IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:
- Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
- Financial programs such as 401(k), the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
- Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
- Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
- Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.