A market leader in the development of tools for the engineering of micro- and nano-structures, for research or the manufacture of materials and semiconductors, now requires an additional Applications Engineer to join their Bristol based facility.
This is a key role within the Applications Team developing processes for our Customers. You will process customer samples to agreed targets, and also support the final acceptance of tools, by customers, at their sites.
Key Responsibilities:
Process a wide variety of samples for customers and the applications team using a range of etch and growth tools and techniques. Contribute to novel process development in support of customers and new product development. Agree priorities and deadlines with the Applications Management. Analyse the results of the test samples and produce technical reports to capture the results and issues. Support field process acceptances worldwide on an occasional basis when experienced in relevant processes Develop an excellent working knowledge of the technology to facilitate fault finding and root cause analysis on processing results. Produce reports on samples demonstrations, customer visits and field acceptance visits to support the sales process. Liaise with customers, in conjunction with the sales and marketing teams, to understand their product performance requirements in order to produce satisfactory samples. Liaise with all members of project teams and interpret their requirements into sample processing requirements.
Experience:
As the successful Applications Engineer you should have previous experience of lab- based experimental work, thin film fabrication, thin film measuring skills (e.g. SEMs, AFM, ellipsometry etc.,)
In addition, you should have knowledge of either Semiconductor devices, or plasma etching.
Qualifications:
You should be education to Degree level in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or Electronics from a University recognised for the high quality of its technical degrees.
A post-graduate qualification would be an advantage.
Additional Information:
Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK / Europe and hold a full driving licence. Copies of Passports / Visas will be requested for verification.
Skills: Semiconductor, Etch, Fabrication Processes, Thin Film Measurement, AFM, SEM
To Apply Direct: Please send CV and Covering Letter to Iona Mulligan [email protected]
Location:
North Somerset, UK
Job Title:
Applications Engineer – Etch – IM3175
Salary:
£33k - £45k