Senior Wets Process Development Engineer Jr11422

About STMicroelectronics At ST, we are 48,000 creators and makers of semiconductortechnologies mastering the semiconductor supply chain with state-of-the-artmanufacturing facilities. An integrated device manufacturer, we work with morethan 200,000 customers and thousands of partners to design and build products,solutions, and ecosystems that address their challenges and opportunities, andthe need to support a more sustainable world. Our technologies enable smartermobility, more efficient power and energy management, and the wide-scaledeployment of cloud-connected autonomous things. We are on track to be carbonneutral in all direct and indirect emissions (scopes 1 and 2), producttransportation, business travel, and employee commuting emissions (our scope 3focus), and to achieve our 100% renewable electricity sourcing goal by the endof 2027. Further information can be found at www.st.com YOUR ROLE ​As a Senior Wets Process Development Engineer , you will be the technical anchor for our end-to-end wet process portfolio. You will be responsible for the following: ​ Process Architecture: Lead the design and optimization of advanced plating processes (including NiPdAu/ENEPIG), wet etching, resist stripping, and precision cleaning modules. ​ Root Cause Analysis: Tackle complex, localized process defects—such as thickness non-uniformity or interfacial passivation—using advanced analytical tools (SEM/EDX, AFM). ​ Technology Scaling: Drive the transition of new wet processes from initial lab-scale concepts to robust, high-volume manufacturing (HVM) readiness. ​ Chemical Innovation: Evaluate and integrate next-generation chemistries, including the management of complex stabilizer systems and additive interactions to improve process margins. ​ DOE Leadership: Design and execute sophisticated multi-variate experiments to isolate variables in electrochemical reactions and surface preparation. ​ Cross-Functional Integration: Collaborate with Lithography, PVD, CVD, R&D, and Assembly teams to ensure seamless process compatibility across the entire device fabrication flow. YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCES We are looking for a seasoned expert who combines hands-on laboratory discipline with a deep theoretical understanding of wet bench dynamics. ​ Requirements: ​ Education: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related Engineering discipline. ​ Experience: 5 to 10 years of direct experience in semiconductor process development, with a heavy emphasis on wet station technologies. ​ Wet Process Mastery: * Proven track record in Electroless and Electrolytic plating (experience with NiPdAu chemistry and stabilizer management is a significant plus). Deep expertise in Wet Etching and Wafer Cleaning (SC1/SC2, SPM, and advanced solvent chemistries). ​Hands-on experience with Resist Stripping and surface preparation for advanced packaging or Front-End-Of-Line (FEOL) applications. ​ Analytical Rigor: Proficiency in Design of Experiments (DOE) and Statistical Process Control (SPC). ​Ability to interpret complex material characterization data to identify chemical stratification or surface poisoning issues. ​ Soft Skills: Strong communication skills to present R&D findings to stakeholders and the "grit" to solve challenges.