Metrology and Automation Research & Development Scientist
Company Background
SK Siltron CSS, a subsidiary of South Korea-based SK Siltron and the SK Group, offers a reliable global source of leading edge, production proven, high crystal quality silicon carbide (SiC) wafers and epitaxy services.
SK Siltron has been part of the semiconductor industry in Korea and throughout the world for more than 35 years, pursuing global leadership in semiconductor development through fundamental competitive innovation in technology, manufacturing, infrastructure and talented people. Recent acquisition of state-of-the-art technologies for SiC wafer production from DuPont extends the company’s capabilities in developing and manufacturing semiconductor wafers.
As a vertically integrated SiC material supplier with technology and manufacturing expertise from crystal growth through wafer fabrication and epitaxy, SK Siltron CSS is well-positioned to provide technology to meet demands linked to global megatrends – including improved environmental sustainability, increased electricity demand and higher energy efficiency – through the latest generation of wide-bandgap semiconductor materials. SK Siltron CSS has a unique opportunity at the Auburn Site in Auburn, MI for a Research & Development Scientist with exceptional metrology capabilities.
Responsibilities:
- Improve wafer metrology methodology including laser light scattering, x-ray topography, shape measurements, and crystal defectivity
- Develop a long-term, high value metrology strategy to support growth and customer engagement
- Maintain baseline process data and analyze for yield and quality trends. Correlate inline process parameters to identify root cause of process excursions or opportunities for improvement
- Perform statistical split analyses to support research to improve SiC crystal quality and yield
- Participate in cross-functional teams, including representatives from technical and non-technical disciplines.
- Drive projects to completion and implementation with solid project leadership and influence management skills
- Transfer methods and techniques to advance R&D and for stable production
- Respond to production upsets with metrology support and problem-solving
- Manage intellectual property; understand relevant IP landscape and actively develop new IP
- Maintain awareness of end-user needs, industry trends, technologies and competitive products
- Partner with external customers, consultants, vendors, and other entities to efficiently execute programs, as needed
- Write technical reports and present results in a range of forums.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Materials, Chemical, Ceramics, Electrical Engineering, or Physical Science and significant experience with statistical analyses. Or, PhD in statistics or computer science with a substantial track record of applied industrial research. Or, outstanding candidates with an MS in the above disciplines and 5-10 years of industrial research experience
- Exceptional statistical analysis skills and understanding
- Experience in automation and computer vision with expertise in writing custom code to enable reporting and data reduction
- Ability to extract, process, and analyze metrology datasets using R, Python, JMP and other analysis tools
- Expertise in crystal defect metrology
- Hands-on electrical and mechanical skills and experience
- Experience with metrology tools and techniques like Laser Light Scattering, wafer shape, XRT, eddy current, SEM, ICP-MS, tXRF, HRXRD, C-V, optical microscopy, interferometry, stress birefringence imaging, GDMS
- Independent thinking, attention to detail, strong organizational and planning abilities
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong leadership skills, high energy, self-motivated with “whatever it takes” attitude
- Ability to work constructively with a team of manufacturing personnel, engineers and technicians
- Willingness to permanently relocate to Michigan
Competencies:
- Statistical analysis
- Technical/functional skills
- Problem Solving skills
- Action oriented/drive for results
- Planning and project management
- Knowledge in SiC and related materials
- Characterization/metrology
- Process Safety Knowledge
- Customer focus
Benefits
In addition to your competitive salary, as an SK Siltron CSS employee, you are eligible to participate in our extraordinary benefits package which includes a generous PTO and holiday allowance, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with no employee premium, and an exceptional 401k plan with auto enrollment and employer matching. Additionally, employees also enjoy such benefits as supplemental voluntary life policies, flexible work arrangements, and wellness benefits.
SK Siltron, CSS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.