Plasma Technology Process Development Engineer

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions for chip and advanced display production. This role involves improving current plasma activation technology for hybrid bonding and developing next-generation processes. The engineer will design experiments, analyze data to optimize plasma interaction with bonding surfaces, and drive continuous improvement. They will also prototype new chambers and provide technical guidance on plasma-related issues, contributing to state-of-the-art integrated hybrid bonders.

Must Have

• Improve plasma activation technology for hybrid bonding
• Develop next generation plasma technology and process
• Design and execute experiments on plasma processes
• Analyze data for strongest activation in hybrid bonding
• Optimize plasma chamber processes and drive CIPs
• Define requirements for next generation plasma chamber
• Prototype next gen chamber and drive engineering optimization
• Guide teams on plasma technical issues (process and physics)
• Good understanding of plasma physics and processes
• Practical background in plasma technology and characterization
• Familiarity with OES, ion sensor, RGA, thickness measurement
• Engineering or science university background
• Over 2 years experience in plasma HW/process development

Good to Have

• Knowhow to analyze surface characterization results (XPS, TEM, phase analysis, SIMS, EELS)
• Any backgrounds of WoW or CoW bonding

Perks & Benefits

• Compensation & Benefits: You qualify for a competitive and comprehensive total rewards program.
• Wellness: Our Employee Assistance Program, meditation and family support resources, travel insurance, and other options enhance your physical, emotional, social and financial wellbeing.
• Development & Training: Take advantage of free career development and mentoring programs, as well as technical and professional courses.
• Applied Giving: Our worldwide "Giving" program encourages employees around the globe to donate money and volunteer their time, and the Applied Materials Foundation matches employee contributions.

Job ID

R2516878

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Location:

Singapore,SGP

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

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Key Responsibilities

• Improve current generation plasma activation technology for hybrid bonding and develop next generation plasma technology​ and process
• Design and execute experiments to study various types of plasma and their processes to understand their interaction with bonding surfaces. Analyze data to identify the key and common factor(s) of plasma that contributes to the strongest activation for hybrid bonding.
• Optimize process and/ or drive CIPs to improve current generation plasma chamber. Identify the most suitable plasma technology and conduct CnF tests to define requirements for next generation chamber.
• Deep dive with local & global engineering teams to prototype next gen chamber based on defined requirements. Evaluate proto chamber for hybrid bonding process, propose innovative solutions, and drive engineering optimization.
• Plasma technology & process subject-matter expect to guide account/field teams on tough plasma technical issues in terms of process and physics.

Functional Knowledge

• Good understanding of plasma physics and processes is essential.
• Practical background on any types of plasma technology and its characterization is needed.
• Familiar with common plasma characterization tools (such as OES, ion sensor, RGA, thickness measurement etc.) and methodology.
• Knowhow to analyze surface characterization results (XPS, TEM, phase analysis, SIMS, EELS, etc) is a strong plus.
• Any backgrounds of WoW or CoW bonding is a bonus.

Opportunities

• On-job training on CoW hybrid bonding processes and challenges.
• Developing a state-of-the-art integrated hybrid bonder and play a part in this historical industrial inflection from micro-bump/TCB to hybrid bonding. Working with subject-matter experts in various areas around the globe on plasma product development.
• Technical training on/ exposure to up & downstream integration processes and interaction with hybrid bonding

Requirements

• Engineering or science university educational background.
• > 2 years experiences on plasma HW/ process development preferred.
• 10% travel commitment to the US (California), Taiwan, Korea or Europe

Working Location

• Science Park II, Singapore

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No