Researcher - Surface Preparation and Chemical Processing
Introduction
IBM is seeking a researcher for a position in the discipline of surface preparation and chemical processing research and development at T. J. Watson Research Center in Yorktown Heights, NY.
Your role and responsibilities
The successful applicant will conduct experimental studies directed toward a fundamental understanding of the mechanisms underlying interface control for both metal and dielectric materials as well as for selective material removal via wet and gaseous (non-plasma) chemistry. Required skills include theoretical understanding of thin film interfaces, expertise in the fundamental principles of and direct operational experience with techniques for surface preparation and selective chemical removal of thin films, and facility with analytical techniques appropriate to such studies. Additionally, familiarity with semiconductor device fabrication is strongly desired and basic understanding of semiconductor device physics, a differentiator. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong teamwork skills and is expected to work closely with peers in the thin films and clean processing group, as well as with researchers from other disciplines including reactive ion etch, chemical mechanical polishing and photolithography. The technical goals for this position include collaborative efforts to invent, develop and demonstrate processes that impact current and future device and interconnect technologies. These goals center on developing materials and interfaces with precisely defined physical attributes at the atomic scale and applying these developed processes and fabrication technologies in an advanced prototyping environment. Additional critical requirements: demonstrated ability to define and execute incisive experiments, theoretical analysis and interpretation of experimental data, presentation in technical /executive review meetings and scientific conferences, interaction with internal/external clients and interdisciplinary expert teams to understand needs and develop timely and creative solutions.
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Required education
Doctorate Degree
Preferred education
Doctorate Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
- Theoretical understanding of thin film interfaces, expertise in the fundamental principles of and direct operational experience with techniques for surface preparation and selective chemical removal of thin films, and facility with analytical techniques appropriate to such studies.
- Strong teamwork skills
- Demonstrated ability to define and execute incisive experiments, perform theoretical analysis and interpret experimental data.
Preferred technical and professional experience
- Familiarity with semiconductor device fabrication
- Basic understanding of semiconductor device physics
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- 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
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