Process Engineer

Description:

Position Summary: The Process Engineer will work in a team environment on developing and troubleshooting wafer fabrication processes in dry etch, wet etch, photo, plating, metallization, grind, and measurement as well as the integration of them to produce high yielding MEMS die. You will work in a cleanroom environment. Ideal candidate will have Master’s or PhD in material science, engineering, physics, applied physics, chemistry, or a related field and preferably five or more years hands-on experience working on MEMS fabrication and characterization.

Knowledge: Having specialized knowledge in semiconductor and MEMS fabrication, uses skills to contribute to the development of the MEMS product in creative and effective ways.

Job Complexity: Works on complex issues where analysis of situation or data requires an evaluation of variable factors. Exercises independent judgement in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Communicates well with other fab personnel and in meetings with other sites.

Supervision: Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and coordinates activities of other personnel. Be able to work self-directed.

Experience: Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
 

• Develop manufacturing process flows for new or improved MEMS devices.
• Characterize MEMS devices using various metrology and analytical tools.
• Develop new or improved manufacturing and testing processes that are necessary to achieve performance and cost requirements.
• Troubleshoot fab processes and correct problems in MEMS devices using experimental methods such as DOE and present to the team.
• Prepare analysis reports.
• Interface with manufacturing and engineering departments as well as vendors.
• Communicate with fab personnel and other engineers face-to-face and using remote meetings to resolve problems and accomplish work. Be a team player.
• Use good problem solving and project management skills to solve a wide variety of technical problems.
   

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.