Job/Position Summary
This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working directly with tools, running experiments, solving problems quickly, and contributing across R&D and early manufacturing environments.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide technical expertise and sustaining support related to manufacturing.
Evaluate and improve processes in manufacturing systems through disciplined problem-solving methodology and design of experiments.
- Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving quality, yields, production rates, efficiencies, and reducing costs.
- Develop innovative solutions and incorporate new methods and processes to improve existing operations.
- Improve process capability metrics (Cp, Cpk) and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards.
- Collect, record, and document data and effectively communicate results with presentations and reports summarizing key results and support effective decision making.
- Provide suggestions during incident investigations and advise on corrective actions.
- Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
Plan and establish a sequence of operations to produce the product and to promote efficient utilization of resources.
- Implement a process to qualify manufacturing tool stations and operations before committing to the product.
- Implement a process to qualify technical personnel on manufacturing processes and equipment.
- Develop tool maintenance procedures and troubleshoot toolset issues.
- Determine root causes of failures using statistical methods and recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods.
- Perform additional functions and other duties as assigned or required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Science in Engineering.
- 1-3 years' experience in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.
- Experience in thin films, lithography, wet etch, and dry etch will be considered.
- This position will require lawful access to ITAR/EAR controlled information, and employees in these roles will need to meet those requirements. Requirements include US Citizenship, US Permanent Resident, or the ability to meet contract-specific licensure requirements.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Experience with project management.
- Knowledge of manufacturing methods and procedures.
- Ability to solve technical problems.
- Knowledge of process improvement strategies.
- Experience providing technical expertise and sustaining support related to manufacturing.
- Demonstrated experience working with external and internal partners.
- Experience in process development, process window characterization, and defect source investigation.
- Demonstrated strong team dynamics, able to work through complex issues with a diverse team.
- Have good time management skills, be self-motivated, and have a strong desire to succeed in a challenging environment.
- Resourceful and have strong problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with statistical process control methodologies and engineering analysis tools.
Physical/Working Requirements
- Must be able to wear personal protective gear most of the day (where applicable).
- Prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
Behavioral Traits
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey quality standards, expectations, and feedback clearly to team members and stakeholders.
- A willingness to adjust to changing circumstances, processes, or technologies for continuous improvement in dynamic environments.
- The ability to work well with others, fostering a cooperative atmosphere, driving data management initiatives, and engaging all levels of the organization.