Research And Development Scientist

Role Description

The Research and Development Scientist is a full-time, on-site role in Advanced R&D Team based in Mansfield, MA.

Job specific role and responsibilities:

• Develop state-of the art analytical techniques to accelerate understanding of role of materials in wet processes
• Develop strategies to improve sustainability for chemical and energy usage for customers using SCREEN equipment to manufacture devices.
• Perform DOE studies with the objective of improving process efficiencies and elucidating models and reaction mechanisms.
• Provide regular updates about key customers' and overall semiconductor market's technical trends and roadmaps relevant to key projects.
• Generate IP by capturing novel ideas and filing patent applications in timely manner. Support patent applications by generating quality data.
• Present research papers at international trade shows and scientific conferences.

Ideal Job requirements

• 2+ year hands-on experience with semiconductor processes and characterization techniques.
• Prior experience with developing chemistries for etch processes and wet cleans is highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience with multiple metrology and structure characterization techniques such as mechanical testing, electron microscopy, Electron spectroscopy, Atomic Force microscopy, contact angle measurements, etc.
• Experience with design of experiment (DOE) and other statistical methods.
• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing equipment such as wet or dry cleaning / wet etching, lithography & track.
• Experience in literature search in support of patentability and freedom-to-operate is highly desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
• Detail orientation and excellent adherence to scientific method.
• MS or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a related field.