Applied Materials

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Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible® a Better Future.

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Location:

Hwaseong-Lucestar,KOR

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Local expert for eBeam (SEM) system development and enhancement, and provide rapid issue response and resolution for customer sites

• Conducting initial analysis and PDC sharing for technical issues related with Provision System (mainly focusing on deep technical participation), including unknown, severe, or system-immaturity-related issues and problems. Lead or participate in follow-up actions to improve or develop solutions addressing root causes.
• Provision (Emerging Market SEM) is main focusing the Massive Image Acquisition and Metrology – especially, HS inspection, CD uniformity and On-Cell Overlay.
• Basically, provide technical support for installed equipment and contribute to functional improvements and developments. Workload ratio between support and development is flexibly adjusted, with 50:50 as the baseline.

a. Supporting Explanation: On-site System Support

• Owning technical leadership for system support and providing solutions for complex task force activities such as defect visualization, CD & OVL tool to tool matching, precision, data reliability, and TPT (throughput), etc.
• Participate in account project & TF and supporting tool evaluation for new technologies and new features in customer site as co-working with local Accounts.
• Perform fault isolation tests, to assist in problem resolution and customer situation management. Clear problem statement and data collection for issues that can’t be solved on site.
• Assist in the communication and collaboration with the customer regarding tool performance issues, and their resolution path. Resolve issue and provide the proper report to the customer: Primarily responsible for technical issue handling, with minimal direct customer interaction
• Develop a collaborative relationship with the customer and identify the high value problems that need PDC (Metrology and Inspection R&D Center)’s attention. Customer facing focal for technical system issues, giving presentations, and collaborating with the customer.

b. Supporting Explanation: R&D and Tool performance improvement

• Participate in developing new capabilities and optimizing them for specific customer needs.
• To provide solutions for customer challenges and chronic issues, such as TTTM (tool-to-tool matching) and tool stability issues, contributing to prepare tool management SOP (Standard Operation Procedure) with eBeam system group through investigating root cause and C&F, and participating in CIP and technical roadmap for next generation.
• Providing the optimal condition of system parameters under PDC system and physics guidance to bring tool best performance with high level of tool diagnosis and verification capability to satisfy customer required specification, such as pattern imaging, TPT, data precision & reliability, etc.
• Collaboration with PDC technology and system teams as taking on individual tasks with extensive on-tool experiments on relevant customer wafers as a part of R&D development to optimize the performance of the current platform, as well as develop the next generation platform.
• Performing tasks as part of the PDC team meaning on PDC tool with collaboration of the multiple disciplines – application, algo, physics, electronics, etc.
• Direct link between the R&D to the field / customer for any Data / Solution transfer and dialogue. May lead on site data collection and analysis to observe the option of future developments.

Requirements:

• M.Sc. and above in EE, Physics, or ME
• Preferred: >3 year proven hands-on experience in System development / Semiconductor Engineering / SEM Engineering.
• Independent, can work in an open environment and efficiently manage his own work. Highly motivated and determined.
• Strive for excellence. Setting and pursing high bar goals.
• High analytical skills. Ability to research, analyze and understand complex system problem.
• Interpersonal capabilities – ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and lead without authority as showing excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Fluent communication in English on both verbal and text
• Travel – capable for initial 1-2 months travel and later willingness for frequent visits in PDC headquarter (1-2 times/year)
• Advantages:
• 1. Prior work experience in advanced eBeam systems (Metrology, Inspection, and Defect Review, etc.)
• 2. Wide knowledge of semiconductors process
• 3. Experienced with semiconductors organizations.
• 4. Capability & programing experience with MATLAB, Python, etc.
• Get to know more about Applied Materials eBeam System-PROVision (Click)

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.