Freelance Defect Metrology Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

NY Creates serves as a bridge for advanced electronics, leads projects that advance R&D in emerging technologies, and generates the jobs of tomorrow. NY Creates also runs some of the most advanced facilities in the world, boasts more than 3,000 industry experts and faculty, and manages public and private investments of more than $25 billion - placing it at the global epicenter of high-tech innovation and commercialization.

Position Summary, Metrology Engineer

NY Creates is seeking a highly skilled Semiconductor Metrology Engineer specializing in High-NA EUV lithography to support next-generation semiconductor technology development. This role focuses on advanced metrology solutions for enabling precise process control, yield improvement, and characterization of EUV patterning processes.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in EUV-related metrology techniques, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with lithography, process integration, and equipment teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize metrology strategies for High-NA EUV lithography processes
• Characterize critical dimension (CD), overlay, line edge roughness (LER), and stochastic defects at advanced nodes
• Evaluate and deploy cutting-edge metrology tools (e.g., CD-SEM, scatterometry, actinic inspection, e-beam inspection)
• Collaborate with lithography and process teams to understand EUV resist behavior, exposure variability, and pattern fidelity
• Analyze large datasets to identify process trends, variability sources, and yield-impacting issues
• Drive continuous improvement in measurement accuracy, precision, and throughput
• Work closely with equipment vendors to qualify and optimize metrology tools for High-NA EUV applications
• Develop automated data analysis pipelines and reporting dashboards
• Contribute to technical documentation, best practices, and knowledge sharing
• Other reasonable duties assigned

Minimum Qualifications, Metrology Engineer

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field
• 7+ years (BS) or 5+ years (MS) or 1-3 years (PhD) of experience in semiconductor metrology or lithography
• Strong understanding of EUV lithography fundamentals and challenges (e.g., stochastic effects, photon shot noise, resist chemistry)
• Experience with data analysis tools (Python, MATLAB, JMP, or similar)
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and data-driven problem solving
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills

Hands-on experience with semiconductor metrology tools such as:

• CD-SEM
• Optical CD (OCD) / Scatterometry
• Overlay metrology systems

This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check; this position may require annual background checks.

Preferred Qualifications, Metrology Engineer

• In-depth knowledge of EUV/High NA EUV lithography, mask technologies, and defect inspection
• Knowledge of advanced patterning techniques (e.g., multi-patterning, self-aligned processes)
• Familiarity with optical inspection systems, actinic metrology and EUV mask inspection
• Experience with stochastic defect analysis and mitigation strategies
• Exposure to machine learning applications in metrology or process control
• Strong communication skills, ability to work in a team, and ability to lead in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Don't meet every requirement? At NY Creates we are dedicated to building a welcoming team. If you are excited about working for NY Creates but your experience doesn't exactly align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway, you might still be a perfect fit for this or another role.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Competitive Pay and PTO
• Flexible Heath Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• Basic / Optional Life Insurance
• Post-Retirement Health Insurance
• Employer contribution of 7% of earnings to a Basic Retirement plan after meeting one year of service.
• Optional employee contributed retirement account.

Location: 257 Fuller Road, Albany, NY 12203

Salary Range: $110,000 - $120,000

*Posted salary rates are determined upon experience and education

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