CMP Process Engineer I - Wafer Polishing & Tech Support

Amtech; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Amtech Systems seeks a Level I CMP Process Engineer to provide process consultation and technical services for CMP platforms. The role focuses on supporting AMAT Mirra, IPEC 472, and OnTrak Cleaner processes within development and limited production, delivering clear process controls to meet specifications.

The candidate will analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and act as the primary contact for customers while collaborating with engineering teams to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or related semiconductor field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the CMP industry or related field.
• MS Office and ERP system software literate.

Responsibilities

• Internal and external technical consultation to drive process implementations for novel device and wafer substrate technologies.
• Prepare processing tools and all relevant resources for foundry production or development.
• Integrate and support customer processes on the IPEC and Mirra CMP polishing platforms.
• Support, organize, report, and analyze relevant data generated for and by the customer.
• Provide expert troubleshooting and resolve process and technical issues independently.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for customer support and deliver process capability demonstrations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of process technologies and support initiatives.
• Collaborate with product development and engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of new processes.
• Document technical findings, prepare reports, and present detailed process improvements.
• Domestic travel up to 10% of the time.
• Follow ISO procedures and safety policies, including PPE.

Skills

Independent work

Semiconductor processes

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in semiconductor field

Equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

ERP software

Job description

Amtech Systems seeks a Level I CMP Process Engineer to provide process consultation and technical services for CMP platforms. The role focuses on supporting AMAT Mirra, IPEC 472, and OnTrak Cleaner processes within development and limited production, delivering clear process controls to meet specifications.

The candidate will analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and act as the primary contact for customers while collaborating with engineering teams to drive improvements.