CMP Process Engineer II: Process Optimization & Customer Support

TECHSTAFF of AZ; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TECHSTAFF of AZ, based in Phoenix, seeks a Level II CMP Process Engineer to drive process development for CMP platforms and support both development and limited production activities.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate between customers and engineering teams, and ensure process improvements are well-documented and compliant with ISO and safety policies. Travel up to 15% may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in CMP industry or related field.
• Experience with semiconductor fabrication processes and equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis, process optimization calculations, and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Internal and external technical consultation to drive process implementations for novel device and wafer substrate technologies.
• Prepare processing tools and all relevant resources (wafers, consumables, chemicals, and supporting metrology equipment) for foundry production or development.
• Integrate and support customer processes on CMP polishing platforms as outlined in process success criteria.
• Support, organize, report, and analyze relevant data generated for and by the customer.
• Provide expert troubleshooting and resolve more complex process and technical issues independently.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for customer support and deliver process capability demonstrations, guiding clients through complex processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of process technologies and lead initiatives to develop best practices.
• Collaborate with product development and engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of new processes and technologies.
• Document technical findings, prepare reports, and present detailed process improvements to management and customers.
• Mentor junior engineers, ensuring technical and professional development.
• Domestic and occasional international travel up to 15% of the time.
• Follow ISO procedures and safety policies, including wearing appropriate PPE where required.

Skills

CMP process knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in semiconductor field

Tools

MS Office

ERP software

Statistical software

Job description

TECHSTAFF of AZ, based in Phoenix, seeks a Level II CMP Process Engineer to drive process development for CMP platforms and support both development and limited production activities.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate between customers and engineering teams, and ensure process improvements are well-documented and compliant with ISO and safety policies. Travel up to 15% may be required.