About the role
AI summarisedThe Optics and Imaging Systems (OIS) Group at SIMTech is seeking a highly self-motivated Senior Scientist to lead R&D on novel X-ray inspection technologies, systems, and applications crucial for internal defect detection in advanced semiconductor packaging. This role involves understanding industry challenges, proposing novel R&D topics, and translating IPs into industrial solutions.
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Key Responsibilities
- Drive, initiate, and lead R&D on novel X-ray inspection technologies, systems, and applications for internal defects detection in advanced semiconductor packaging.
- Explore and propose novel R&D topics concerning X-ray inspection and metrology technologies to address current semiconductor industry challenges.
- Translate R&D Intellectual Properties (IPs) into novel industrial solutions and semiconductor equipment.
- Focus on developing nano-X-ray inspection technology/systems for Semiconductor Manufacturing.
- Investigate the science of X-ray interaction with materials and its impact on X-ray 2D imaging and CT reconstruction.
- Develop AI-assisted methods for defects/artefacts detection, classification, and prioritization during failure analysis.
- Work on developing nano X-ray sources with smaller focal spots, longer lifetimes, and higher brightness.
- Contribute to AI-assisted fast X-ray imaging and reconstruction techniques.
Requirements
- PhD degree in Physics, Material Inspection and Analysis, or other relevant disciplines.
- Strong publication/patent record in high-resolution X-ray imaging and X-ray/material interaction for semiconductor manufacturing.
- Deep understanding of defects detection, metrology, and failure analysis within semiconductor manufacturing.
- Proven ability to utilize scientific software/equipment for defects detection, analysis, and simulation.
- Experience developing X-ray inspection, measurement, or analysis solutions for industrial applications.
- Proven experience working with leading R&D institutes on X-ray technology development.
- Innovative, self-driven, adaptable, and proactive team player capable of cross-disciplinary collaboration.