Process Integration Engineer

Based in Southern California with locations in Malibu, Calabasas and Camarillo; HRL has been on the leading edge of technology, conducting pioneering research and advancing the state of the art. 

General Description: 

This employment opportunity requires working 70-90% of each day in a class 10 cleanroom. The individual will be responsible for overseeing the processing of wafer lots through various process modules and conducting hands-on semiconductor fabrication and cleaning processes with minimum supervision. The candidate will be required to operate a state-of-the-art precision die bonder, after successfully passing a rigorous training period, and will be expected to develop a deep understanding of fine-alignment processes  in order to create state-of-the-art 2.5D/3D integrated electronic technologies.

Essential Duties:

•Create fabrication process flows with detailed instruction to sustain and develop new technologies with high yield. 

•Safely handle 75 mm and 100 mm diameter wafers and small <1cm chips using tweezers and vacuum wands.   

•Wafer- and die-level inspection using a variety of metrology tools such as optical microscope, SEM and profilometer

•Operate precision semiconductor bonding tools with sophisticated software control interface.

•Collect and organize inspection and bonding data, perform data analysis, and prepare presentation packages for team members 

•Daily communication with research and program management staff

Required Skills: 

Hands-on semiconductor processing experience of silicon and/or III-V wafers for integrated circuit or detector fabrication; working knowledge of photolithography, deposition, etch and flip-chip bonding. 

Experienced in performing process setup and operation of automated semiconductor equipment

Desired skills: CAD and mask layout skills, knowledge of electronic circuits, semiconductor processing skills, hands-on experience operating a precision die bonder, interest in reading and understanding scientific/engineering literature related to job duties.

Required Education: 

Education: BS (minimum) or MS degree in an engineering field (electrical, mechanical, chemical or material science)

Experience: 2-5 years of fabrication cleanroom experience

Special Requirements:

Must be a US citizen (no dual citizenship), and be willing to obtain security clearance (secret or top secret)

Compensation:

The base salary range for this full-time position is $74,300 - $89,100 + bonus + benefits.  

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HRL offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Our Regular/Full Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K match, gym facilities, PTO, growth potential, and an exciting and challenging work environment.

HRL Laboratories is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training or promoting, on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, age, U.S. military or protected veteran status, union membership, or political affiliation. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.