At Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology, we provide tools for the engineering of micro- and nano-structures, with customers using our process solutions to research and produce materials and semiconductors vital for everything from medical devices and diagnostics, to electric cars and quantum computers.
We are recruiting for a Senior Applications Engineer. This is a key role in the plasma New Product Solutions team. You will be developing processes primarily in the CVD/PECVD/ALD areas, especially in 2D films, and pushing the process performance boundaries of existing and new technologies. You will provide pre and post sales applications support to our customers.
Key Responsibilities :
Carry out process development on designated projects, liaising with process engineering, project management and technology staff to ensure completion of the projects to timescale, or recommendation for hardware improvements to improve tool performance. Provide project reports and updates for the project team and customers Present a summary of project work, results and notes on technique for other process engineers. Actively contribute to patent filings. Carry out research and networking with the wider technical community to ensure our plasma products are at the leading edge of development, where appropriate being the process/applications champion within OIPT. This may involve giving presentations at exhibitions and conferences, and developing strong collaborative links with academic institutions and customers and carrying out voice of the customer interviews. Where relevant, contribute to process and technology roadmaps. Liaise with customers, Product managers and the sales teams, and extract information on product performance requirements in order to produce satisfactory samples and validate hardware specifications. Assist with processing and demonstration of customer samples, reporting the findings concisely and accurately. Where necessary provide technical process expertise for generating marketing literature and supporting conferences. Develop an excellent working knowledge of the technology to facilitate fault finding and root cause analysis on processing results or equipment performance to deliver optimised processes and hardware performance. Assist Customer support teams in 8D activities and filed support teams in Acceptance activities as required. Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with the Company's Health and Safety and ISO9001 Quality procedures. Demonstrate a good awareness of the demands associated with handling hazardous materials and manage the risks appropriately. Challenge and improve existing working practices within the laboratory to ensure we offer a safe, professional, best in class service to our customers. Where necessary identify equipment purchases or upgrades. Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably required by the Company.
Education / Qualifications:
A relevant science or engineering degree. Chemistry or Chemical engineering would be an advantage. Ideally, a minimum of 2 years experience of the semiconductor industry or relevant experience in an academic institution Exposure to PECVD, CVD or ALD or ICP etch processes. Thin film measuring skills (e.g. SEMs, ellipsometry etc.,)
Professional Skills/Abilities
Specialisation in least one of the following areas:
Fabrication and characterisation of 2D films ALD PECVD CVD
If none of these, must be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of either plasma based deposition or etch.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive starting salary, Oxford Instruments also offers structured career development opportunities, a good work-life balance, private healthcare, a share incentive plan, 25 days annual leave, early finish on on Fridays, a defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan, and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your own requirements.
If this role sounds of interest to you, please apply with your updated CV.
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