Process Development Engineer, R&D

Project

Work done for a product or program.

• Define process module experiments and test plans.
• Develop and characterise new materials, films and etch/clean steps.
• Run lab and pilot line DOEs and analyse results.
• Build models linking process to device behaviour.
• Document learning for transfer to integration and manufacturing.
• Present results at internal reviews and conferences.

Function

Work that keeps the discipline running: methods, tools, suppliers and people.

• Interface with equipment and materials suppliers on prototype tools.

Project

1. Produce and hand over the role's key deliverables
   • Process module development reports
   • Characterisation data sets
   • Prototype recipe packages
   • Conference papers or internal tech notes
2. Support programsGeneral
   • Agree what each program needs
   • Deliver in time for milestones
3. Manage issuesGeneral
   • Track requests to closure
   • Escalate risks

Function

1. Run the functionGeneral
   • Maintain policies and processes
   • Keep records and controls
2. ImproveGeneral
   • Report performance
   • Lead improvement work