DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER IV - Thomas Talent Network

Development Engineer IV - Semiconductor Device – Continuous Improvement

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Location:

Phoenix, Arizona

Basic Job Functions:

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Leads development efforts to improve cell efficiency by enabling new/modified/improved& processes and new/modified/improved functional materials. Works on continuous improvement& of thin film deposition processes in a high-volume manufacturing setting. Establishes& laboratory processes and refines processes to demonstrate improved characteristics on a& statistical basis. Develops new metrologies to characterize thin film and glass properties.&

Education:

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Ph.D. in an engineering discipline and 10 years of relevant technical experience&

Master’s Degree in an engineering discipline and 15 years of relevant technical experience&

Required Skills/Competencies:

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• Deep understanding of material science of compound semiconductors and processes& used for thin-films, including chemical and physical vapor deposition methods.

• Broad knowledge of methods and demonstrated ability to leverage a broad range of&

material characterization results.&

• The ability to interface with, work with, manage and drive cross-disciplinary teams with& diverse technical backgrounds to a common goal.&

• Extensive experience in structured problem solving, including data driven (empirical) and& model based (first principles / scientific) approaches.&

• Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate up, down and&

across organizations and organizational boundaries.&

Essential Responsibilities:

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• Lead efforts to improve cell efficiency by identifying areas of potential&

improvement. Explore new methods and new materials to serve as alternatives in thinfilm devices.&

• Design, execute, and analyze engineering tests. Perform data analysis and coordinate&

all necessary analytical follow-up and interpretation of results.&

• Realize tool capabilities by implementing changes and/or working with tool owners to&

coordinate tool changes.&

• Identify key process characteristics based on understanding of the material science and& process technology.&

• Communicate results of engineering tests in a clear and concise manner to upper&

management, development / manufacturing engineers, and production personnel.&

• Successfully interact with other development, manufacturing, and production personnel& to carry out engineering tests on the production line.&

• Ensure adherence to all safety and environmental procedures as well as housekeeping& standards.&

• Other duties as assigned.&