Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) Process Engineer Hardware

Frontdoor Defense; Fort Collins (CO); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity grants

401(k) matching

Medical/dental/vision

Job summary

Broadcom is seeking a CMP Process Engineer in Fort Collins, Colorado to lead CMP process optimization and qualification to improve wafer yield. You will partner with Equipment Engineers, Industrial Engineering, R&D, and external vendors to scale high-volume manufacturing and technology development.

You will monitor SPC charts, perform root-cause analysis, develop robust processes for NPI, and document procedures for operators to ensure consistent outcomes with strong ownership across teams.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing; CMP experience preferred.
• Experience maintaining an established process and monitoring inline data.
• Strong teamwork and communication; ability to partner with Operations and Technicians.
• DOE, characterization, optimization, and data-driven problem solving; SPC proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Sustain daily CMP operations by monitoring SPC charts and responding to issues.
• Investigate defects using root-cause analysis within a PDCA framework.
• Develop, characterize, and optimize processes for NPI and technology development.
• Collaborate with Operators, Process Technicians, and other teams to drive improvements.
• Qualify new tools and recipes with rigorous qualification plans; assess impact on cost and throughput.
• Document procedures to ensure consistent tool operation and outcomes.

Skills

CMP

Process optimization

SPC monitoring

DOE

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing

Six-Sigma

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

FDC/PDCA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

JMP

Spotfire

Excel

SPACE

Job description

Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) Process Engineer

Lead CMP process optimization and qualification to improve wafer yield at Fort Collins

Location: Fort Collins, Colorado

Compensation: $91,100 - 146,000 USD / year

About The Role

Job Title

CMP Process Engineer

Job Description

The Wireless Semiconductor Division (WSD) designs and develops highly integrated, state-of-the-art RF front-end solutions for use in mobile communications and WiFi access points. Together, we're enabling our customers to distinguish their products using Broadcom's differentiated RF semiconductors.

As a CMP Process Engineer in the Finish Team, you will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and ensuring the quality of CMP processes within the wafer fabrication facility located in Fort Collins, Colorado. You will work closely with Equipment Engineers, Industrial Engineering, R&D, and external Vendors to meet the needs of high volume manufacturing and technology development with process capability.

Roles & Responsibilities

Sustain daily CMP operations by monitoring statistical process control (SPC) charts and responding to lot holds, tool issues, and fault detection & classification (FDC) interdiction events.

Investigate and correct manufacturing defects, scrap, and other issues using root-cause analysis within a Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) system.

Develop, characterize, and optimize processes to enable new product introduction (NPI), support new technology from R&D teams, increase wafer yield, and improve device performance.

Work closely with and communicate changes to stakeholders at various levels of the organization, including Operators and Process Technicians.

Qualify new tools and recipes through the design and execution of rigorous process qualification plans while evaluating the impact on cost, throughput, capacity, and other factors.

Collaborate with integration, yield, procurement, and other teams to implement continuous improvement projects within the area of ownership.

Document procedures for Operators and other tool users to enable their operation of the equipment for the desired outcomes.

Qualifications

B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

5 years of experience working in semiconductor manufacturing, CMP experience preferred.

Experience maintaining an established process, monitoring inline data, and responding proactively to issues affecting Yield and/or Quality.

Excellent teamwork and good verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated strong partnership skills with teams like Operations and Process Technician organizations.

Good problem solving skills, sound analytical techniques, and an ability to solve problems systematically. Design of Experiment (DOE), characterization, and optimization capabilities. Strong understanding of SPC and proficiency with data science and SPC software (JMP, Spotfire, SPACE, Excel, etc).

Familiarity applying Lean manufacturing, Six-Sigma, and similar principles to complex issues.

Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

Strong sense of ownership and willingness to work across organizational boundaries to resolve issues.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is USD 91,100.00 To USD 146,000.00

As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.

Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.

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