CMP Development Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: CMP Development Engineer. Location: Albany, New York, United States

In this role, you will focus on semiconductor process and equipment development that supports IBM’s leadership in quantum computing, AI, and advanced technologies; You will join a team of hardware developers dedicated to maintaining and advancing semiconductor processes for cutting-edge computing.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and qualify state-of-the-art 300mm semiconductor process equipment.
• Collaborate with equipment vendors, fab operations, and process teams to ensure tool health and performance.
• Use tools such as web-based statistical process control (wSPC), SiView, and other wafer analysis software to collect, manage, and analyze data.
• Assess process windows, design experiments (DOE), and implement continuous improvements to stabilize processes.
• Design and execute experiments to develop CMP processes for advanced semiconductor technologies;
• Partner with equipment vendors, material vendors, and internal IBM teams to drive process development and data package creation.
• Stay up to date with industry research and semiconductor technology advancements;
• Contribute to intellectual property generation and support IBM’s patenting efforts.
• Communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and document findings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, physics, materials science, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in semiconductor process equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools such as Slack.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Preferred

• Master’s Degree in a related field.
• Experience with CMP tools, including recipe development and fab operations.
• Knowledge of semiconductor fabrication process flows;
• Experience in project management.
• Familiarity with material analysis and measurement techniques.

Benefits and Instructions:

IBM offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, which may include:

• Healthcare: medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and mental health coverage.
• Financial: 401(k), pension plan, employee stock purchase plan, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and performance-based incentives.
• Paid time off: 12 holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave, and care leave programs;
• Learning and development opportunities through IBM’s AI-driven platform with certifications.
• Access to employee resource groups, volunteer opportunities, and retail discounts.
• Salary range: $126,000 – $216,000 per year, based on skills, experience, and location.