Staff Engineer, Process and Characterization

1 day ago


San Jose, California, United States Adeia Full time
About the Role

Adeia is seeking a highly skilled Staff Engineer, Process and Characterization to join our team developing world-class advanced semiconductor packaging solutions, including hybrid bonding. As a key member of our engineering team, you will drive critical hybrid bonding processes, perform thorough characterizations, and provide detailed presentations to the team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and perform processes in the areas of die-to-wafer bonding and wafer-to-wafer bonding.
  • Drive metrology and failure analysis of electronic interconnect devices.
  • Provide accurate and thorough reports and presentations.
  • Perform research on topics of interest, develop theories, and prove or disprove theories by employing appropriate characterization techniques.
  • Assume full ownership of multiple process or characterization instruments at the Adeia Lab.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Ph.D. degree, or master's degree with equivalent lab or industry experience (3+ years), in materials science, mechanical engineering, physics, chemistry, or a closely related field.
  • Working knowledge and experience in a variety of semiconductor processing and analysis techniques, including atomic force microscopy (AFM), flip-chip bonding, etching, chemical mechanical polishing (CMP), c-mode scanning acoustic microscopy (c-SAM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), surface analysis, optical interferometry, and ellipsometry.
  • Knowledge of how mechanical systems work.
  • Understanding of semiconductor back-end-of-line processes.
  • Analytical and detail-oriented mindset.
  • Flexible mind in solving technical problems.
What We Offer
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
  • Generous paid time away from work, including flexible time off, holidays, and sick time.
  • Employee perks, including employee discounts, transportation reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and fitness facilities.
  • A flexible, hybrid work environment.
About Adeia

Adeia is a publicly traded IP Licensing company headquartered in Silicon Valley with over 140 employees globally. We invent, develop, and license fundamental innovations that shape the way millions of people explore and experience entertainment in an increasingly connected world.



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