About the role

The BEOL Process Development Engineer (m/f/d) is responsible for the development, optimization, and qualification of Back-End-Of-Line (BEOL) processes. This includes metallization, via integration, dielectric processes, and CMP, ensuring high performance, yield, and reliability, especially for automotive and high-reliability applications.

What you will do

• Develop and optimize BEOL processes including metallization, tungsten vias, dielectrics, CMP, passivation
• Define process flows across deposition, etch, clean, and planarization steps
• Perform reliability qualification in collaboration with reliability team
• Analyze failures using SEM, TEM, FIB, and electrical test structures
• Conduct DOE and statistical analysis to improve yield and robustness
• Collaborate with design teams to define application specification, design rules, layout guidelines and etc.
• Support technology roadmap and scaling activities
• Transfer processes to manufacturing and support yield ramp

What you will need

• MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field
• 3–10+ years experience in semiconductor process development with focus on BEOL
• Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and industry standards including deposition, etch, lithography and metrology
• Strong understanding of BEOL reliability physics (EM, SM, TDDB)
• Hands-on experience developing BEOL (metallization, dielectrics, etch, CMP)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with automotive qualification (AEC-Q100)
• Knowledge of low-k integration and advanced BEOL
• Cross-functional teamwork and communication
• Ability to take the initiative and drive for results
• Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery

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D&I Statement

As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.

In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.