Chemical Mechanical Planarization Engineer

NHanced Semiconductors, Inc.; Odon (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NHanced Semiconductors, Inc. in Odon, Indiana, seeks a CMP Engineer to lead the development and optimization of Chemical Mechanical Planarization processes in a challenging semiconductor packaging environment.

You will design and run DOE studies, qualify equipment and materials, and drive improvements in yield and defect reduction. The role requires collaboration with Process Integration, Equipment Engineering and Metrology teams to enable next‑generation product tech.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of direct CMP experience in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor materials and fabrication processes.
• Experience developing and executing DOE.
• Experience with SPC and data-driven optimization.
• Experience qualifying process equipment and implementing improvements.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and sustain CMP processes.
• Design and execute DOE to improve process capability and yield.
• Qualify new equipment, materials, and process changes.
• Monitor process performance and implement corrective actions.
• Utilize SPC methodologies to maintain process health.
• Analyze process data and prepare technical reports.
• Collaborate with Process Integration, Equipment Engineering, and Metrology teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in throughput, yield, and reliability.
• Maintain ownership of CMP equipment and support long-term roadmap initiatives.

Skills

CMP processes

DOE design of experiments

SPC utilization

process optimization

troubleshooting

cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or Physics

Job description

Position Title: CMP Engineer

Location: Odon IN

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time, Onsite

FLSA Status: Exempt: (US Citizen Required)

Position Summary

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) NHanced Semiconductors is seeking an experienced Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) Engineer to support process development and manufacturing operations within our advanced semiconductor packaging environment. This role will be responsible for developing and optimizing CMP processes, executing design of experiments (DOE), qualifying equipment, improving yields, and reducing process defects.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on CMP experience and a strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes. This individual will collaborate closely with Process Integration, Equipment Engineering, and Metrology teams to drive process performance and support the growth of NHanced's expanding semiconductor operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and sustain Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) processes.
• Design and execute experiments (DOE) to improve process capability, yield, and performance.
• Qualify new equipment, materials, and process changes.
• Monitor process performance and implement corrective actions to reduce defects and variability.
• Utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodologies to maintain process health.
• Analyze process data and prepare technical reports and recommendations.
• Partner with Process Integration, Equipment Engineering, and Metrology teams to support product and technology development.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to throughput, yield, and process reliability.
• Maintain ownership of assigned CMP equipment and support long-term process roadmap initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of direct Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) experience in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor materials and fabrication processes.
• Experience developing and executing Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and data-driven process optimization.
• Experience qualifying process equipment and implementing process improvements.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred

• Experience supporting advanced packaging technologies.
• Knowledge of Through-Silicon Via (TSV) processing.
• Knowledge of Redistribution Layer (RDL) technologies.
• Experience working in high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environments.
• Experience with root cause analysis and yield improvement initiatives.
• Experience collaborating with Process Integration, Equipment Engineering, or Metrology teams.

Why Join Us?

• Be a foundational member of a growing CMP organization.
• Support a rapidly expanding semiconductor manufacturing site with significant planned growth initiatives.
• Work on advanced semiconductor packaging technologies alongside a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Gain opportunities for career growth into technical leadership, people leadership, or process integration engineering roles.

Work Environment

• Full-time onsite position located in Odon, Indiana.
• Standard Monday-Friday schedule.
• Work performed in a semiconductor cleanroom environment.
• Requires the use of cleanroom garments and personal protective equipment.
• May occasionally lift and transport wafer carriers and related materials.

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Incumbent(s) in this position may be required to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically stated above. Statements outlined in this section are designated as essential job functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.