Semiconductor Manufacturing Engineer III

Key Skills

Cyber Security, Data cleaning / Data cleansing, Data Visualization, Deep Learning, Design

Job Description

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply. 

Job Summary

Battelle’s Trust and Assurance Cyber Analytics Department is seeking a Cyber Semiconductor Manufacturing Engineer III to work in our Columbus, OH location. 

“From Silicon to Systems” - We are an elite, multi-disciplinary team, bringing together the brightest minds from physics, computer science, electrical engineering, and mathematics to develop unique embedded security solutions for government and industrial customers. 

Battelle has been trusted by elite government clients to solve some of the world’s hardest security problems. We work in small agile teams to push the bounds of computing technology. Our high-powered labs include specialized software and hardware, so our engineers have everything they need to invent new Cyber solutions. 

We encourage new ideas with our large Internal Research and Development (IRAD) program where engineers work on projects they are passionate about. Inventors and innovators are rewarded by our industry-leading IP compensation program. Our group works collaboratively with many parts of Battelle’s larger organization on projects ranging from genomics to robotics.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Battelle Cyber Trust and Assurance team developing state of the art integrated circuit security solutions ranging from design, verification, and testing of electronic devices, integrated circuits, and embedded systems. 
• Engage directly with external industry partners and present at conferences 
• Identify and articulate the strengths and weaknesses of solutions, conclusions, and problem approaches during technical discussions. 
• Works with internal stakeholders to support the preparation of presentations and reports. May be called on to provide input, perform demonstrations, or present on assigned tasks during customer meetings. 
• Contribute to Internal Research and Development (IRAD) studies and propose/lead new research avenues

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, or related field with 5 years of experience; Master’s degree in related field with 2 years of experience; PhD in related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in related field.
• 4+ years’ experience in semiconductor processing (etch, implant, lithography, growth etc.) 
• Firm understanding and experience in standard CMOS process flows. 
• Familiar with statistical process control (SPC) and design of experiments (DoE) 
• Experience applying machine learning, statistics and/or data mining techniques 
• Must be a sole US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years in a semiconductor manufacturing environment 
• Familiar with MES systems, process equipment data, in-line data collection. 
• Experience in data visualization, signal processing, statistical techniques, and technical writing. 
• Experience with deep learning methodologies or probabilistic graphical models 
• Active Top-Secret/SCI security clearance 

SOME OF THE EXTRAS THAT MAKE WORKING HERE GREAT

• Learn (tuition assistance, paid training) and teach (get published, speak at a conference)
• Software and Intellectual Property development royalty sharing
• Mentorship and learning culture
• Internally funded and guided research projects with large amounts of individual autonomy

We are a not-for-profit 501c3, which means that we invest in our employees and ideas. We fund internal research and development ideas, we have paid training budgets, and we have cabinets and fridges stocked with snacks and coffee. Our work environment is t-shirt/jeans, and we support flexible hours. We support national and international cyber competitions, and once a week we play a CTF.

Battelle Cyber Online

GitHub: https://github.com/Battelle

Battelle Cyber Challenge: https://battellecyberchallenge.org/

Battelle Cyber: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqMuKsqH9wc

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life

We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that. 
• Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
• Flexible work arrangements: You have options for where you work and when you work.