Senior Process Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:Kforce has a client in Phoenix, AZ that is seeking a Senior Process Engineer.The Senior Process Engineer will develop semiconductor Epi films to meet the requirements of semiconductor devices through sharing of relevant knowledge and contributing creative and imaginative inputs to (1) process development, (2) product design and performance enhancement. The Senior Process Engineer will generate innovative process solutions to address critical process problems, and maintain pace with key inflections in the semiconductor industry and drive process development efforts to develop innovative solutions for opportunities created by the inflections. Technical publications and generation of IP is essential function of this position.Additional duties of the Senior Process Engineer: With direct coordination of department manager and review of appropriate level of HR management, may be assigned supervisory duties over supporting process engineering technicians and aides; These supervisory duties will include direct input into employees' performance evaluations, discipline and discharge Works with semiconductor processing equipment to research, develop and optimize unit processes focused on the deposition of Epitaxial films Designs and conducts experiments, in addition to measuring and interpreting experimental output, aimed at fulfilling stated objectives using DOEs Participates in and drives technical problem solving sessions using the scientific method and industry tools Takes an hands-on approach to solving process & equipment issues in a cross functional team environment Works with customers and marketing to understand and define requirements in order to successfully execute and document customer demonstrations Provides process results-based insight to engineering towards the improvement of the product (process performance, reliability and other critical HVM criteria)REQUIREMENTS: PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or Physics Experience in the semiconductor/equipment process & manufacturing industry Solid knowledge and hands-on experience of using Chemical Vapor Deposition Equipment for the development of epitaxial films for the semiconductor device manufacturing; Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated knowledge and experience in the growth and characterization of Group IV Epitaxial films such as Si, SiP, SiCP, SiGe, Ge etc.; Experience with of III-V films is desirable Creative problem solver with experience in developing new films for emerging applications and experience in chemistry/materials characterization Knowledge and hands-on experience with plasma based chemistries for the deposition of films for semiconductor applications and surface modification is highly desired; Knowledge of plasma physics and concepts as it relates to deposition processes is a plus Ability to characterize/analyze the films for their physical and electrical properties (such as XRD, XRR, SIMS, 4-point probe, Hall measurements, SEM & TEM etc.); Establishing correlation between process results & the Epi tool towards optimizing the process, meeting HVM requirements is a highly desired Fundamental knowhow of semiconductor devices & process integration is a plusKforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.