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Power Integrations

Process Engineer

Ithaca, NY

E-beam evaporation and sputtering * Lift-off processes * RTP and furnace annealing * ALD and PECVD (SiO, SiN) * RIE/ICP etch processes Schedule: * Standard hours: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. * Flexibility ...

IPG Photonics

Technician Lead- Equipment Maintenance

Oxford, MA

$26.46 - $35.06/hr

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This position requires strong hands-on experience working with advanced deposition systems, including PVD, sputtering, e-beam, and evaporative deposition equipment. In addition, the role leads daily ...

Infinia Search Inc

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Manufacturing Engineer (Coating Process)

West Henrietta, NY · On-site

$90K - $115K/yr

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Conduct development and continuous improvement projects on several coating deposition platforms, including ion beam sputtering, magnetron sputtering, and ion-assisted evaporation. Data mining and ...

Vishay

Equipment Engineer

Hollis, NH · On-site

Independently troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair complex equipment failures on sputtering and other high-vacuum systems. * Take ownership of equipment performance, driving both immediate issue ...

IDEX Corporation

Facilities Maintenance Technician

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$20 - $27.50/hr

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  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform and own routine preventive maintenance on production equipment, including ovens, plating lines, vacuum furnaces, sputtering systems, leak testers, XRF units, profilometers, and other process ...

Oclaro

Senior Wafer Process Engineer

San Jose, CA

$87K - $125K/yr

Design, develop and qualify different area of Mfg. Process including but not limited to Photolithography, Plating, and Sputtering thin film deposition processes. * Sustain processes with emphasis on ...

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What is sputtering?

A sputtering job involves operating and maintaining sputtering equipment used for thin film deposition in industries like semiconductor manufacturing, optics, and coatings. Technicians oversee the process by preparing materials, controlling deposition parameters, and ensuring quality standards are met. They may also troubleshoot equipment issues, perform routine maintenance, and work in cleanroom environments. This role requires attention to detail, technical knowledge, and an understanding of vacuum systems and material properties.

What does a sputtering professional do?

A typical day for someone working in sputtering involves preparing deposition equipment, setting up target materials, monitoring thin film processes, and conducting quality checks on the resulting coatings. You'll often work in a cleanroom environment as part of a team alongside engineers, technicians, and researchers to develop or manufacture high-performance materials. In addition to hands-on equipment operation, the role may require documenting results, troubleshooting technical issues, and performing routine maintenance. Collaboration and communication are key, as you'll coordinate with other departments to ensure production goals and quality standards are consistently met.

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Process Engineer

Power Integrations

Ithaca, NY

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Job Scope:

Power Integrations is seeking a hands-on Semiconductor Process Engineer to support wafer fabrication operations in our Class 100 cleanroom facility in our Ithaca, New York location.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform semiconductor wafer processing including cleaning, coating, lithography, deposition, etch, annealing, and inspection.
  • Operate and maintain process equipment and perform tool calibrations.
  • Execute Design of Experiments (DOE), analyze data, and document results.
  • Support process development, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities.

Qualifications:

  • BS in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related technical field.
  • 2+ years of semiconductor wafer fabrication or process engineering experience.
  • Experience with:
    • Contact/stepper lithography
    • E-beam evaporation and sputtering
    • Lift-off processes
    • RTP and furnace annealing
    • ALD and PECVD (SiO, SiN)
    • RIE/ICP etch processes

Schedule:

  • Standard hours: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Flexibility to support portions of the second shift as needed.
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

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