Company Background

SK Siltron CSS, a subsidiary of South Korea-based SK Siltron and the SK Group, offers a reliable global source of leading edge, production proven, high crystal quality silicon carbide (SiC) wafers and epitaxy services.

SK Siltron has been part of the semiconductor industry in Korea and throughout the world for more than 35 years, pursuing global leadership in semiconductor development through fundamental competitive innovation in technology, manufacturing, infrastructure and talented people.

As a vertically integrated SiC material supplier with technology and manufacturing expertise from crystal growth through wafer fabrication and epitaxy, SK Siltron CSS is well-positioned to provide technology to meet demands linked to global megatrends – including improved environmental sustainability, increased electricity demand and higher energy efficiency – through the latest generation of wide-bandgap semiconductor materials.

SK Siltron CSS has a unique opportunity at the Auburn Site in Auburn, MI for an entry level Research & Development Scientist with exceptional statistical analysis capabilities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintain baseline process data and analyze for yield and quality trends. Correlate inline process parameters to identify root cause of process excursions or opportunities for improvement
• Perform statistical split analyses to support research to improve SiC crystal quality and yield
• Conduct laboratory work and/or direct the work of one or more lab technicians to conduct crystal growth experiments to improve crystal quality, improve yield, and pursue next generation product lines
• Participate in cross-functional teams, including representatives from technical and non-technical disciplines.
• Drive projects to completion and implementation with solid project leadership and influence management skills
• Manage intellectual property; understand relevant IP landscape and actively develop new IP
• Maintain awareness of end-user needs, industry trends, technologies and competitive products
• Partner with external customers, consultants, vendors, and other entities to efficiently execute programs, as needed
• Write technical reports and present results in a range of forums.

Required & Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemistry, or Ceramics with hands-on research experience
• Independent thinking, attention to detail, strong organizational and planning abilities
• Experience or training in statistical analysis
• Strong leadership skills, high energy, self-motivated with “whatever it takes” attitude
• Experience with silicon carbide crystal growth a plus
• Experience with CVD or PVD crystal growth a plus
• Hands-on electrical and mechanical skills and experience a plus
• Computational / in silico modeling experience a plus

Competencies:

• Crystal growth using high temperature processes
• Statistical analysis
• Technical/functional skills
• Problem Solving skills
• Action oriented/drive for results
• Planning and project management
• Characterization/metrology
• Process Safety Knowledge
• Customer focus

Benefits

In addition to your competitive salary, as an SK Siltron CSS employee, you are eligible to participate in our extraordinary benefits package which includes a generous PTO and holiday allowance, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with no employee premium, and an exceptional 401k plan with auto enrollment and employer matching. Additionally, employees also enjoy such benefits as supplemental voluntary life policies, flexible work arrangements, and wellness benefits.

SK Siltron, CSS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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