Semicon Technologist

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• $75k Per Year Semicon Technologist IDEX

Occupation:

Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Location:

Albuquerque, NM

• 87144 Positions available: 1 Job #: 289276811

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NLX

Posted:

03/16/2026

Web Site:

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Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. If you're looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you've found it. Whether you're an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses (https://www.idexcorp.com/our-businesses/business-segments/) around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you. We are seeking a visionary Semicon Technologist to lead our technical roadmap and engineering strategy. This individual will serve as the primary architect for our cross-functional technology stacks, overseeing the integration of advanced materials, precision optics, and complex manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate possesses deep domain expertise across the entire wafer fabrication lifecycle from lithography, deposition and etch to advanced metrology and inspection.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technology Roadmap:

  Define and execute the long-term technical vision, ensuring alignment with Moore's Law progressions and next-generation node requirements (GAAFET, High-NA EUV, E-beam inspection, etc.).

• Multidisciplinary Systems Leadership:

  Spearhead efforts across the full fab spectrum, integrating plasma physics (Etch), atomic-scale surface chemistry (ALD, CVD) lithography, and ion implant. You will harmonize these with the fluid dynamics of CMP and the advanced photonics required for high-sensitivity metrology and inspection.

• Advanced Manufacturing Oversight:

  Direct the implementation of specialized joining technologies, including Electron Beam (E-beam) welding, Laser welding, and vacuum-tight ceramic-to-metal bonding.

• Materials Science Strategy:

  Oversee the selection and application of high-performance ceramics and refractory metals used in harsh chamber environments.

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Photonics and Precisions Optics:

Drive the development of high-performance optical trains and sensor architectures, specializing in thin-film coatings (anti-reflective, high-reflectivity, and filter coatings) for DUV/EUV and IR spectrums. This includes overseeing the integrations of precision optomechanical assemblies, ensuring environmental stability through advanced joining and bonding of dissimilar materials.•

Technology Collaboration and Strategic Ecosystems:

Serve as the primary technical bridge between internal business units, unifying platform capabilities to ensure modularity and scalability. In parallel, work with the team on high-level external partnerships with OEMS and global research consortia to anticipate next-generation node requirements.

Preferred Knowledge Base:

Process Equipment | Etch (ALE/RIE), Deposition (ALD/CVD/PVD), CMP, and Ion Implantation | Metrology & Inspection | CD-SEM, Scatterometry, Dark-field/Bright-field inspection, and EUV optics. | Hardware & Physics | Precision optics, vacuum science, and RF power delivery systems. | Materials & Joining | Technical ceramics (Al2O3, AlN), E-beam/Laser welding, and thermal spray coatings |

Qualifications:

• Education:

  Ph.D. or Master's degree in Physics, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience:

  15+ years in the semiconductor industry, with at least 5 years in a senior technical leadership or "Fellow" level role.

• Subject Matter Expertise:

  Proven track record of taking complex hardware from "lab to fab," with specific experience in high-vacuum environments and precision optomechanical systems.

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Soft Skills:

An ability to translate "deep tech" concepts into business value for stakeholders and customers. Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world? IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer . IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

Attention Applicants:

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at lfcareers@idexcorp.com for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.

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HST Leaders Help for Employer Information. Opens a new window. IDEX Social Links Connect with IDEX Other Local Jobs from IDEX Help for Other Local Jobs from. Opens a new window. Change to Grid view Pause Carousel Previous Slide Next Slide Slide 1 Slide 2 Slide 3 Engineering Manager IDEX Albuquerque, NM Industrial Engineers Regular National Labor Exchange

• 8 weeks ago If you're looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you've found it.

Whether you're an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses (https://www.idexcorp.com/our-businesses/business-segments/) around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you. Position Summary The IDEX Material Sciences Solutions, CVI Albuquerque business unit is looking for an Engineering Manager with a passion for solving problems and collaborating with teams. In this role, the Engineering Manager supports production by setting direction and coordinating manufacturing and production design engineers to improve process efficiency, and introduce new products. This a working leader role, directly involved in manufacturing / design work to add additional capacity to the existing engineering team. This role reports to the Site Leader. Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifies and drives continuous improvement for manufacturing
• Responds to production product / process non-conformities, ensuring resources are allocated to support production technicians as part of issue escalation
• Leads the effort towards conducting root cause analysis and develops effective countermeasures
• Creates and manages timelines for projects
• Build and improve process around new product introduction coordination, including engineering and other support functions
• Creates and implements methodology for improved workflow and testing capabilities
• Represent engineering function in customer interactions, both for issue escalation of ongoing projects or new product opportunities.
• Ensures process documentation is created for newly developed processes and on-going projects
• Creates metrics to track process capability and improvement
• As needed creates or recommends creation of drawings for required jigs
• Translates customer specifications into procedures to be performed by the department
• Interacts with various departments that impact production and process issues improve productivity and quality
• Establishes, follows, and enforces all safety regulations
• Utilizes data analysis techniques to prioritize solutions
• Effectively communicates change at all levels in organization Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
• Lead cross functional teams
• Work effectively with minimal supervision
• Read and understand a variety of job-related instructions and documents, including blueprints
• Collect, compile and understand basic mathematical calculations and statistical data
• Set personal deadlines and project schedules
• Develop, organize, prioritize, and manage projects and time
• Document effectively
• Demonstrate and practice a detail-oriented approach to work
• Identify, research and resolve issues
• Work well with time and production limitations
• Acquire substantial knowledge of CVI's manufacturing processes, procedures and products
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience with optical test equipment
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of a variety of database or process software
• Work effectively without upper management direction
• Demonstrate mechanical skill
• Work with chemicals
• Train employees in manufacturing and lean principles
• Hands on approach to learning and teaching others Credentials and Experience
• B.S. or higher in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related field or the equivalence in work experience.
• Eight or more years experience in the field of manufacturing. Familiar with using statistical process control or similar methods.
• Three years direct engineering team leadership / supervision
• Lean Six Sigma certifications and use are preferred Requirements Certain positions with IDEX Corporation and its business units require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations.

Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been granted refugee or asylum status. Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world? IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer . IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

Attention Applicants:

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at lfcareers@idexcorp.com for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.

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