Engineer I - Process (Poly/Nit Etch)

Microchip Technology; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology is seeking a Process Engineer to monitor and optimize etch tool performance and to develop new manufacturing techniques for IC production. You will design experiments, analyze data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce process variation in Poly/Nit areas.

Required BS in engineering with strong math and statistics, plus experience in documentation, training, and project execution.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze scientific and technical journals and technical procedures.
• Effectively present information to management, public groups, and employees.
• Apply advanced mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics, exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, ratios, proportions, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, and principles of algebra.
• Apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, and correlation techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively internally and externally with all levels of an organization and lead problem solving/quality improvement activities.
• Define problems/issues, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Deal with several abstract and concrete variables and with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases.
• General knowledge of engineering practices to sustain, troubleshoot, modify, and develop integrated circuit manufacturing processes. This knowledge covers a variety of topics such as mathematics, chemistry, mechanics, materials, electrical, physics, probability, and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize etch tool performance
• Correlate inline process monitors to parametric measurements
• Establish and document equipment and process operating specifications
• Develop OCAPS for all processes
• Design, coordinate, and perform experiments to develop new processes and improve manufacturing techniques
• Participate in team activities to solve process and device problems
• Participate in team activities to reduce variation in all critical processes. Own and maintain data associated with monitoring and controlling processes in Poly/Nit area.
• Provide training and technical direction to support personnel. Provide background documentation and training to next generation engineer.
• Analyze, summarize, and integrate project results with other project members
• Apply planning and problem-solving tools such as PFMEA, fault tree analysis, event tree analysis, 8D, Is/Is-Not, and fishbone in team settings
• Provide disposition to affected processes, tools, and lots when necessary
• Communicate regularly with management and other functional groups within Microchip to ensure understanding of needs/problems in relation to the process engineering function. Prepare and present reports to management
• Interact with other technical groups throughout Microchip and elsewhere to exchange technical information and remain abreast of new developments in the field
• Planning and execution of technical projects

Skills

Read and interpret technical journals

Present information effectively

Advanced mathematics

Statistics and data analysis

Problem solving / quality improvement

Define problems and data gathering

Quantitative reasoning with abstract/1

Engineering fundamentals

Communication across organization

Leadership in problem solving

Education

BS degree in related engineering

MS or PhD in related engineering (considered)

Chemistry / Chemical Engineering / Physics / Materials Science degree

Tools

MATLAB

Mathematica

LabVIEW

JMP

Job description

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.

People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip's nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values ; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it's won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.

Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.

Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!

Job Description

• Monitor and optimize etch tool performance
• Correlate inline process monitors to parametric measurements
• Establish and document equipment and process operating specifications
• Develop OCAPS for all processes
• Design, coordinate, and perform experiments to develop new processes and improve manufacturing techniques
• Participate in team activities to solve process and device problems
• Participate in team activities to reduce variation in all critical processes. Own and maintain data associated with monitoring and controlling processes in Poly/Nit area.
• Provide training and technical direction to support personnel. Provide background documentation and training to next generation engineer.
• Analyze, summarize, and integrate project results with other project members
• Apply planning and problem-solving tools such as PFMEA, fault tree analysis, event tree analysis, 8D, Is/Is-Not, and fishbone in team settings
• Provide disposition to affected processes, tools, and lots when necessary
• Communicate regularly with management and other functional groups within Microchip to ensure understanding of needs/problems in relation to the process engineering function. Prepare and present reports to management
• Interact with other technical groups throughout Microchip and elsewhere to exchange technical information and remain abreast of new developments in the field
• Planning and execution of technical projects

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Requirements / Qualifications

Required Skills

• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze scientific and technical journals and technical procedures
• Effectively present information to management, public groups, and employees
• Apply advanced mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics, exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, ratios, proportions, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, and principles of algebra
• Apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, and correlation techniques
• Ability to communicate effectively internally and externally with all levels of an organization and lead problem solving/quality improvement activities
• Define problems/issues, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Deal with several abstract and concrete variables and with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases.
• General knowledge of engineering practices to sustain, troubleshoot, modify, and develop integrated circuit manufacturing processes. This knowledge covers a variety of topics such as mathematics, chemistry, mechanics, materials, electrical, physics, probability, and statistics

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with MATLAB, Mathematica, LabVIEW, or JMP
• Project management capability
• Apply active listening, effective communication, and constructive feedback to support and develop technicians
• Address a variety of concrete variables in situations with limited standardization
• Competency with mechanical, vacuum, computer, and electrical systems used in semiconductor processing equipment, especially in troubleshooting of wafer processing

Education and Experience

• BS degree in a related engineering discipline required
• MS degree or PhD in a related engineering discipline considered
• Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, and Materials Science degre