Plasma Technologist

Hello,

My name is Pavan and I am a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Park Computer Systems, Inc., a Technology Consulting and Staffing company. After reviewing your resume, I believe that you may be a good fit for a job opening with one of our clients. The highlights of the position are:

Job Title: Plasma Technologist - Eugenus

Location: San Jose, CA

Duration: Full Time – Permanent Role

Job Description:

The Plasma Technologist will be responsible for the full lifecycle of plasma-enhanced film deposition products—from R&D, process and hardware integration, HVM readiness, and customer adoption. This is a high-visibility role requiring strong leadership across cross-functional teams including engineering, product marketing, and customer interface. A key expectation is to take ownership of productivity and reliability issues, ensuring all are addressed before product release to HVM.

Major Responsibilities:

· Lead the design and development of PEALD and PECVD thin film deposition processes that meet stringent customer requirements for advanced semiconductor applications

· Drive product development with a strong focus on plasma physics, chamber architecture, software-hardware integration, and tool productivity.

· Lead platform integration and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet performance, reliability, and cost targets.

· Ensure product maturity by owning and resolving all throughput, yield, and process control for HVM release.

· Employ process development methods such as DOE and systematic experimental design, and statistical data analysis skills to plan, analyze and summarize data.

· Prepare and present data summaries to executive management and be capable of recommending and driving the appropriate technical direction.

· Generate novel ALD and CVD process technology IP that gives the company a competitive edge.

· Act as the single point of contact for internal stakeholders and external customers for plasma product performance and readiness.

· Stay abreast of state-of-the-art academic research and industry technological advances. Initiate and foster collaborations with academia and consortia.

· Provide technical leadership and guidance to less experienced engineers.

· Support internal product development as well as external customer work.

· Collaborate closely with Marketing, Business Development, and Account Teams to support product positioning and customer engagements.

· Support Alpha, Beta, and demo system readiness, including site qualifications and customer feedback incorporation.

· Drive Plasma & EM simulation projects with other PCTC members

Qualifications:

· Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or related field with 5+ years of experience; or M.S. with 7+ years of relevant industry experience.

· Deep expertise in PEALD, PECVD, and related plasma processes (e.g., ICP, RIE).

· Proven success delivering semiconductor capital equipment from development through HVM qualification.

· Strong understanding of the relationship between process and hardware in tool design and performance.

· Experience with thin film metrology, statistical analysis (DOE, JMP, etc.), and fab process integration.

· Experience with using plasma simulation software.

· Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage complex development programs.

· Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

· Must possess solid communication skills and be able to present to executive staff.

· Must possess a positive, can-do attitude and demonstrate creative problem-solving skills.

· Up to 10% travel.

If you believe that you are well qualified for this position and are currently in the job market, or interested in making a change, please do give me a call at - Ext 241 or reply to this email. When responding, please include your direct phone number, so that I may revert back to you promptly.

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Thank you for your time, and looking forward to a timely response from you.