Photo Mask Engineer

Summary

The Photo Mask Engineer will engineer, implement, test, and release systems for ordering photo masks from external photo mask suppliers to be used in semiconductor device manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and apply system for ordering photo masks from mask suppliers

• Select mask suppliers based on cost, quality, and delivery

• Work with Purchasing to create purchase orders to from mask suppliers

• Develop mask ordering systems in alignment with Polar Customer Service and Accounting needs

• Provide mask specifications to mask suppliers based on Polar technology and photo operations requirements

• Specify and create metrology structures required for mask fabrication and conformance to specifications

• Develop and maintain automated solutions to provide accurate and complete Semi P10 specifications with mask orders

• Develop system for application of optical proximity correction (OPC) and generation of phase-shift masks (PSM)

• Monitor mask supplier quality

• Maintain effective working relationships with mask suppliers

Job Requirements:

• Requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, or related field plus 5 years related industry experience

• Basic understanding of semiconductor device patterning and fabrication

• Technical knowledge in optics related photo mask requirement and quality

• Basic understanding of tools and techniques used to transfer electrical design data to physical photo masks

• Skills and understanding necessary to work with Polar IT and external contractors to develop and maintain database-driven output

• Operational skills in secure transfer of customer design data to mask supplier

• Basic understanding of semiconductor EDA flows, tools and practices

• Operational skills in using GDS viewers, such as QuickView or KLayout

• Basic skills in semiconductor layout tools, such as Cadence Virtuoso

• Programming skills and experience, in languages such as Perl, Python, and C++methods

• Ability to propose and implement solutions that address broad requirements and factors

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

• Team focus, experience, and skills

The estimated base salary range for the position is $87,900-$124,000. The pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, job-related experience, skills and level of the position.

• Full-time employees will be eligible to receive the following benefits and additional compensation:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

  • Paid Time Off starting the first day

  • 401k including a generous company match

  • Tuition assistance

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Legal and ID theft insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Annual Incentive Program (Bonus)

*Sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future