Etch Engineer

Introduction
As a Hardware Developer at IBM you’ll get to work on the systems that are driving the quantum revolution and the AI era. Join an elite team of engineering professionals who enable IBM customers to make better decisions quicker on the most trusted hardware platform in today’s market.

Your Role and Responsibilities
We are seeking experienced engineers in the area of plasma etch for semiconductors and related devices including cutting edge logic emerging memories and advanced packaging. Some of the job responsibilities include the development and optimization of plasma etch processes creation and analysis of advanced patterning sequences and definition of the path for leading patterning methodologies from concept through implementation. The candidates must have strong understanding of the fundamental principles of plasma etch and a track record of sharing that knowledge with colleagues in the work environment. The positions require interaction with cross-functional and multi-company working teams that include engineers engaged in unit process development process integration design/layout materials and process development and computational technology. Generation of Intellectual Property for IBM and protection of it through the patenting process are also expected. The hired candidates must possess strong analytical and design-of-experiment knowledge and excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Candidates must be willing to work on site in Albany NY with occasional day travel to Yorktown Heights NY and infrequent overnight travel to various locations worldwide.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise
• Plasma etch or similar process engineering
• Semiconductor processing
• Design of experiments

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
• 5-15 years industry experience in plasma etch process development
• Industry experience in a semiconductor research and development environment
• Significant skill in training educating and mentoring others