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Principal Photolithography Process Engineer
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Our international client is currently searching for a Principal Photolithography Process Engineer to lead the development, optimization, and transfer of advanced photolithography processes for semiconductor devices from R&D through high-volume manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and optimize photolithography processes for photonic devices.
- Support R&D/manufacturing wafers and transfer processes to large-scale production.
- Oversee lithography equipment setup, calibration, maintenance, and performance.
- Collaborate with design, integration, facilities, epitaxy, etching, and testing teams.
- Establish process controls, characterization methods, and yield/reliability standards.
- Troubleshoot lithography/process issues and drive continuous improvement.
- Research and implement new lithography techniques, materials, and technologies.
- Provide technical leadership and manage R&D projects aligned to business goals.
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Required Experience & Skills:
- PhD in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or similar.
- 12+ years in photolithography, ideally in compound semiconductors or photonics.
- Expertise in mask design, resist technologies, and cleanroom lithography equipment (steppers, aligners, spin coaters).
- Experience with characterization tools (SEM, AFM, profilometers).
- Strong understanding of photonics/optoelectronics and semiconductor manufacturing.
- Data analysis, statistical process control, troubleshooting, leadership, and communication skills.
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Preferred:
- Optoelectronic device fabrication experience.
- Semiconductor process integration and fabrication workflow knowledge.
- Familiarity with optical/photonics industry standards.
Please contact Rachel Anderson for further details.
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