The role involves developing and qualifying metal deposition processes for a semiconductor factory, focusing on advanced nodes. Candidates will work on various chip families and must have expertise in metal deposition while collaborating across multiple engineering domains.

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of hands-on thin films process engineering experience in a semiconductor fab, especially <7nm in a logic, memory, or foundry environment
• Deep experience with ALD/CVD/PVD tool qualification, metal deposition process development, and process of record establishment at advanced nodes
• Proficiency with metal films metrology tools: four-point probe, XRF, XRD, TEM, SIMS, film stress measurement, and defect inspection
• Strong DOE skills and statistical analysis capability (JMP, Python, or R)
• Ability to work closely and proactively across lithography, etch, thin films, integration, and equipment engineering teams

• Develop and qualify ALD, CVD, and PVD processes for metal gate, work function metals, barrier layers, seed layers, and local interconnect at 2nm-class nodes
• Characterize metal film properties using XRF, four-point probe, XRD, TEM, and SIMS
• Evaluate novel metal materials including Ru and Co local interconnect and BSPDN metallization schemes
• Qualify deposition tools from installation through production readiness, including chamber matching and process window qualification
• Analyze processes from a first-principles, physics-based approach
• Lead root cause analysis and drive systematic yield improvement
• Support 24/7 manufacturing operations through rotations and rapid response to production issues
• Drive next-generation metal materials and process development

• Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.