Job Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Process and Application Team (PAT) Leader to lead a team of Process and Applications Engineers in collaboration with our customers. The PAT Leader will work closely with account management, field service, factory engineering, suppliers and customers to ensure the reliability, efficiency, and quality of processes used in the fabrication of semiconductor devices. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills, knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing technologies, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Process qualification and optimization:

• Develop and characterize new process solutions.

• Lead remote teams to successful project completion.

 2. Sustaining Engineering:

• Develop business processes to support customer goals in process quality management.

• Collaborate with equipment engineers to troubleshoot and resolve equipment or process issues.

 3. Collaboration and Communication:

• Interface with account management teams to understand requirements and ensure the feasibility of technical proposals.

• Participate in meetings with customers and negotiations of customer specifications.

• Develop marketing materials for different processes and tools.

• Manage a team including administrative tasks.

• Review process specifications for new tools and also for product enhancements on existing tools.

• Provide technical guidance to field service teams and assist in process training.

 4. Reporting and Documentation:

• Document process flows, operating procedures, and best practices.

• Prepare technical reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.

 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field. • >10 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing or a related industry.

• Strong understanding of semiconductor fabrication processes (e.g., CVD, PVD, etching, etc.).

• Familiarity with SPC (Statistical Process Control) and DOE (Design of Experiments).

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cleanroom protocols and safety standards.

• Knowledge of semiconductor equipment operation and maintenance.

• Hands-on experience with automation and advanced manufacturing techniques. • Experience managing a team.

• Experience meeting process development objectives.