Photolithography Manufacturing Engineer (50732)

Headway Technologies; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Headway Technologies is seeking a Photolithography Manufacturing Engineer in Milpitas, California. The role involves monitoring and enhancing manufacturing processes, ensuring process reliability, and optimizing wafer quality.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in relevant fields and have 1-3 years of hands-on experience in photolithography. Knowledge of semiconductor techniques and proficiency in SPC is essential. A collaborative environment awaits you with opportunities for growth and skill development.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years hands-on experience in photolithography in a process or manufacturing role.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor device measurement tools.
• Experience using photoresist fabrication techniques.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support photolithography manufacturing processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Design experiments to verify process robustness.

Skills

SPC

Design of Experiments (DOE)

Photoresist modeling

Microsoft Office Applications

Education

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

Master's degree

Tools

JMP

Excel

Job description

Summary

Under the direction of the Director, Photolithography Manufacturing Engineering, the Photolithography Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for monitoring, sustaining, and supporting day-to-day manufacturing processes, programs, and activities, including providing technical support to ensure process reliability; improving the efficiency of photolithography processes; developing and implementing practices or methodologies which reduce cost and improve operational efficiency; analyzing data, creating reports, and making presentations to groups; conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective action; and improving production yields via process/tool manufacturability optimization.

Essential Functions

• Monitors, sustains, and supports day-to-day photolithography manufacturing processes, programs, and activities which improve and optimize wafer quality and performance
• Ensures process reliability by providing technical support to operators, technicians, and other engineers
• Designs and conducts experiments to verify process robustness with characterization and improvement of process latitude
• Develops and implements practices or methodologies which lower cost, reduce cycle time, and improve operational efficiency
• Conducts root cause analysis and implements corrective action if required
• Improves production yields via process/tool manufacturability optimization
• Partners with other groups and departments, including process and product engineering to develop and implement new processes which reduce scrap and improve yield
• Responds to inquiries from other team members, managers, or departments
• Uses Statistical Process Control (SPC) to analyze product quality data; develops charts or reports and presents findings before groups or teams
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures as required
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level*

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical or Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics and/or equivalent relevant experience; Master’s degree preferred
• One to three years of hands‑on experience working in photolithography in a process or manufacturing engineer role
• Strong experience in SPC, Design of Experiments (DOE), and photoresist modeling
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of photolithography fabrication techniques using steppers/scanners, spin‑on photoresist tracks, and developer tools
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor device measurement tools, practices, and techniques
• Knowledge and experience using JMP or Excel and ability to create macro formulas
• Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office applications to create spreadsheets, Word documents, and presentations
• Able to design experiments, analyze results, and recommend corrective action
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of contractors, consultants, employees, and management
• Able to work productively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management
• Able to comply with all safety policies and procedures
• Demonstrated organizational and time‑management skills
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills
• Flexible and able to prioritize

Working Conditions

The Photolithography Manufacturing Engineer works primarily in an office environment. The schedule may be altered from time‑to‑time to meet business or operational needs and may require travel from site to site as needed. The employee may also work in a class 100 ESD‑sensitive wafer fabrication facility, adhering to required safety and dress standards. Exposure to hazardous chemicals, fumes, or vapors and occasional noise from the manufacturing facility may occur. The role involves standing and walking, performing fine grasping movements, bending, twisting, using a computer, and handling office equipment. The employee may be required to push, pull, or lift up to 30 pounds on occasion.

Other Duties

*Other duties of a similar nature or level are duties that may be required, but may not be specifically listed in the job description or posting.

TDK/Headway Technologies, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Applicants requiring accommodation in order to complete the application process should contact the Headway Human Resources Department.