IBM
IBM’s Strategic Research groups at Albany Nanotech are currently seeking engineers in the area of
semiconductor metrology.
The hired candidate will have experience in materials science, physics, metrology, and/or quality
assurance. The candidate must understand the fundamental principles of semiconductor processing and
dimensional/property characterization. The candidate will define the path for leading methodologies from
concept through implementation. The hired candidate must also possess strong analytical and design-of-
experiment knowledge, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to articulate
difficult concepts to an audience with diverse technical backgrounds.
Your Role and Responsibilities
advanced structures through means such as optical metrology, X-Ray metrology, electron microscopy,
and/or hybrid metrologies; and analysis of measurement performance, stability, and sources of
anomalies. The position requires interaction with cross-functional and multi-company working teams that
include engineers engaged in unit process development, process integration, metrology, masks,
design/layout, materials and process development, and computational technology. The position may
entail equipment ownership, engagement with vendor companies, and operations support.
The ideal candidate will have experience engaging interdisciplinary teams to anticipate and develop high
quality measurements in the domains of patterning process control and materials characterization. The
ideal candidate will also have experience generating technical documentation to share learning, improve
training procedures, and propagate best practices. A track record of innovation in business processes,
publication in industry of research and development work, and/or implementation of baseline
improvement methods (wSPC, Lean SixSigma, etc) are additional valuable qualities, but not required.
Generation of Intellectual Property for IBM and protection of it through the patenting process are also
expected.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
1) General engineering (2 years)
2) Design of Experiments and Statistical Process Control (2 years)
3) Technical communication (in English) (2 years)
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
1) Metrology process development (2 years)
2) Knowledge of optical, electron, x-ray, electrical, or other metrology techniques (1 year)
3) Experience with state of the art 300mm semiconductor equipment: Defect SEM, Bright Field &
Dark Field Scan Tools, Bare Wafer Scan Tools, Macro Inspection Tools and E-Beam Scan Tools
4) Sustaining and improvement of semiconductor processes (2 year)
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Location Statement
IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:
- Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
– Financial programs such as 401(k), the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
- Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
- Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
- Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences
The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
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