Litho Module Engineer

Socket.dev; Hopewell Junction (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

onsemi is seeking an Entry-Level Lithography Engineer to support the manufacturing of 300mm silicon wafers used in Automotive and Consumer applications worldwide. You will learn photolithography processes and equipment while supporting daily manufacturing operations, process optimization, and yield improvement initiatives.

You will collaborate with process, equipment, integration, metrology, and manufacturing teams to deliver robust, high-quality products, contributing to continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as Electrical/Chemical/Materials Science/Physics/semiconductor engineering.
• 0–3 years of semiconductor manufacturing experience; internships acceptable.
• Experience in cleanroom environment preferred.
• Exposure to lithography, thin films, etch, diffusion or related modules is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and support lithography track processes and associated equipment health in a fast-paced 24/7 environment.
• Support TEL Track systems (ACT, LITHIUS, Pro) in production and development.
• Execute DOE studies to improve process capability, yield, throughput and cost.
• Collect, analyze and present process data using SPC and engineering methods.
• Monitor critical process metrics: CD, defectivity, overlay, focus, exposure performance.
• Investigate excursions and support root-cause analysis to maintain schedules and quality.
• Provide daily lithography support and disposition for product lots.

Skills

Lithography basics

CD control

Defect reduction

DOE methodology

SPC

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science

Bachelor's degree in Physics

Bachelor's degree in Semiconductor Engineering

Tools

TEL Track Systems

Excel

JMP

Minitab

Job description

onsemi is seeking an Entry-Level Lithography Engineer to support the manufacturing of 300mm silicon wafers used in Automotive and Consumer applications worldwide. In this role, you will develop a strong understanding of photolithography processes and equipment while supporting daily manufacturing operations, process optimization, and yield improvement initiatives. You will work closely with process, equipment, integration, metrology, and manufacturing teams to deliver robust, high-quality products to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Own and support lithography track processes and associated equipment health in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Support TEL Track systems, including ACT, LITHIUS, Pro, and related platforms used in production and development activities.
• Execute process experiments and DOE studies to improve process capability, yield, throughput, and cost.
• Collect, analyze, and present process data using statistical techniques and engineering methodologies.
• Monitor critical process metrics including defectivity, critical dimension (CD), overlay, focus, and exposure performance.
• Investigate process excursions and support root cause analysis activities to maintain production schedules and product quality.
• Provide daily process support and product lot disposition for lithography operations.
• Partner with equipment, metrology, and manufacturing teams to troubleshoot process and tool-related issues.
• Support process qualifications, tool matching activities, and manufacturing readiness initiatives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects focused on yield enhancement, defect reduction, cost reduction, and cycle time improvements.
• Develop technical expertise in lithography processes and equipment while assuming increasing ownership and sustaining responsibilities within the first 6 to 12 months.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Physics
  • Semiconductor Engineering
  • Related Technical Discipline

Experience

• 0 to 3 years of semiconductor manufacturing experience.
• Internship, co-op, research, or industry experience in semiconductor processing preferred.
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment preferred.
• Exposure to lithography, thin films, etch, diffusion, or other semiconductor process modules is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Fundamental understanding of semiconductor lithography processes and manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of:
  • Photoresist coating and development
  • Soft bake and post-exposure bake processes
  • Critical Dimension (CD) control
  • Defect reduction methodologies
  • Exposure and focus optimization
  • Overlay control
• Experience with:
  • Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  • DOE methodology
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Yield analysis
  • Data analysis using Excel, JMP, Minitab, or similar tools
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with TEL (Tokyo Electron) Track Systems, including ACT, LITHIUS, Pro, or related platforms.
• Experience supporting semiconductor manufacturing or process development activities.
• Familiarity with wafer handling, contamination control, and cleanroom protocols.
• Master's Degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience supporting automotive, power semiconductor, or image sensor technologies.

onsemi is excited to share the base salary range for this position is XXXX, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. The final pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, education, experience, and/or consideration of internal equity of our current team members. We also offer a competitive benefits package.

onsemi(Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.

More details about our company benefits can be found here:

https://www.onsemi.com/careers/career-benefits

We are committed to sourcing, attracting, and hiring high-performance innovators, while providing all candidates a positive recruitment experience that builds our brand as a great place to work.

onsemiis an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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