Job Description

Job Summary

The Metrology and Application Engineer will be responsible for operating advanced metrology and characterization tools, developing applications recipes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support process and technology needs. This role involves tool operation, recipe development, documentation, vendor coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure seamless metrology operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate metrology and characterization tools (e.g., ellipsometer, XRF, four‑point probe, defect/optical inspection; SEM/XRD/AFM exposure is a plus) to deliver accurate wafer measurements in compliance with SOPs and BKMs.
  • Develop and maintain metrology recipes and applications, ensuring accuracy and repeatability; take training on new tools and applications, and work with BU and global/local application teams to implement Best Known Methods (BKMs) and support evolving process and technology needs.
  • Create and maintain SOPs and BKMs, ensuring documentation reflects process changes, recipe updates, and tool upgrades; report recipe changes and critical updates to team leads.
  • Generate and maintain SPC charts to monitor tool and process stability; analyze trends and drive data-informed improvements in MTTR, MTBF, and reliability.
  • Maintain detailed tool logs (usage, anomalies, recipe changes); support root-cause analysis and corrective actions for metrology-related quality issues.
  • Participate in tool installation planning with EHS, design teams, construction and logistics teams, and OEM vendors to learn processes and address issues; take initiative to lead installation and qualification activities when required as experience grows.
  • Support technical discussions with vendors for troubleshooting, application enhancements, and tool performance; take initiative to lead projects where required.

    • General Profile

  • Good knowledge of Semiconductor Wafer Metrology, Calibration, Thin Film Metrology, Characterization, and tools such as Ellipsometry, XPS, XRD, and Particle Inspection systems.
  • Wet bench (manual or automated) experience is a plus
  • Basic understanding of PVD and CVD semiconductor processes.
  • Willingness to learn and take ownership of application development for various metrology tools and techniques, including driving improvements and supporting new technology introductions.

    • Functional Knowledge, Problem Solving, and Interpersonal Skills

    Functional Knowledge

  • Works on issues where analysis of situation or data requires review of relevant factors

    • Problem Solving

  • Follow Applied Problem Solving (APS) methodology and tools in solving technical, quality or process related problems.
  • Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action.

    • Interpersonal Skills

  • Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects or schedules.

    • Additional Information

    Time Type:

    Full time

    Employee Type:

    Assignee / Regular

    Travel:

    Yes, 20% of the Time

    Relocation Eligible:

    Yes

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