Unit Process Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Unit Process Engineer – CMP and Wets. Location: Albany, New York, United States

IBM is looking for a Unit Process Engineer to support semiconductor process development at Albany Nanotech; You will work with cutting-edge 300mm semiconductor tools in areas such as CMP (Chemical Mechanical Polishing) & wet etching/cleaning, supporting the next generation of quantum and AI hardware.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain and qualify 300mm process equipment used in CMP and wet process areas.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot tool performance using web-based SPC charts, SiView, and contamination analysis tools.
  • Design and run experiments (DOEs) to assess and expand process windows;
  • Collaborate with integration, equipment, and material teams to develop and implement new processes.
  • Stay current with semiconductor and process innovations, especially in quantum and AI-related fields.
  • Contribute to intellectual property development through invention and patent submissions.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering discipline;
  • Minimum 1 year of experience with semiconductor process equipment
  • Strong communication, presentation, and project management skills

Preferred:

  • MS or PhD in a related engineering or science field
  • Deep knowledge of CMP and wet processing techniques;
  • Familiarity with analytical tools and materials characterization techniques

Equal Opportunity Statement: IBM is an equal opportunity employer; All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, gender, identity, orientation, age, or background. IBM complies with all fair employment practices related to citizenship and immigration status.

JOB TYPE

Full-time

COMPENSATION

$106k - $183k

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