Director / MTS, Heaters and Electrostatic Chuck (ESC)

This position leads the design and qualification of advanced ESC assemblies and multi-zone heater systems used in semiconductor process tools. It covers ceramic and dielectric material selection, electrostatic performance, wafer temperature control, thermal modeling, reliability, and integration with plasma-processing hardware. The engineer will address issues such as contamination, arcing, thermal stress, and material compatibility across demanding process conditions. The role works across hardware engineering, materials, manufacturing, and equipment integration functions to deliver production-ready solutions. It is suited to an experienced semiconductor equipment professional with deep expertise in ceramics, ESC mechanisms, heaters, vacuum thermal management, and analytical problem solving.