Plasma/Dry Etch Manufacturing Process Engineer

118-WW TMG MFG OPS; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LFAB (Lehi Fab) in Utah seeks an experienced Dry Etch Process Engineer to ramp 28nm technology and support a high-volume 300mm wafer fab. You will help drive process development, yield improvement, and equipment startup for new tech.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in dry/plasma etch, a strong SPC/EC/Crew change control background, and hands-on experience with advanced nodes (28nm or below). The role focuses on process optimization and close collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Dry/Plasma etch process engineering.
• Strong foundation in statistical process control, engineering change control and process release strategies.
• Experience with 28nm and below.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations
• Develop and implement improved methods of manufacturing, procedures, and processes that result in improved efficiencies, yields, machine operations, and quality
• Implement project or improvement plans for efficiency, cost reduction or quality improvement programs
• Perform lot and equipment dispositions to support the continuous flow of production and to minimize cycle time in a high volume manufacturing 300mm wafer Fab running Analog Technologies
• Identify systematic problems in either process or equipment related sources and communicating findings to the engineering staff
• Support the manufacturing ramp with execution of equipment/process startup, process experiments (SWRs)
• Participate in data analysis and problem resolution

Skills

Dry etch

Plasma etch

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field

Job description

Change the world. Love your job.

We’re at the forefront of an exciting era of growth and innovation at LFAB (Lehi Fab), where our state-of-the-art 300mm, 65nm, 45nm and 28nm analog and embedded wafer manufacturing facilities are driving production of a diverse semiconductor portfolio in the heart of the Silicon Slopes. As we continue to expand we’re seeking an experienced Dry Etch Process Engineer with expertise in 28nm or equivalent advanced node technologies to drive our new technology ramp. At full production, our wafer fabs will manufacture tens of millions of analog and embedded processing chips every day and power electronics everywhere, supporting customer demand for decades to come. We’re committed to responsible, sustainable manufacturing and making a meaningful impact on the local community through job creation and substantial investments in K-12 STEM education. In this role, you will be part of the factory team that will lead the activities ramp of our latest 28nm technology to yield entitlement, helping shape the future of the semiconductor industry.

The responsibilities of a Manufacturing Process Engineer in this role include:

• Support manufacturing operations
• Develop and implement improved methods of manufacturing, procedures, and processes that result in improved efficiencies, yields, machine operations, and quality
• Implement project or improvement plans for areas of responsibility including but not limited to: efficiency improvements, cost reduction or quality improvement programs, new product support and other process improvements
• Perform lot and equipment dispositions to support the continuous flow of production and to minimize cycle time in a high volume manufacturing 300mm wafer Fab running Analog Technologies
• Identify systematic problems in either process or equipment related sources and communicating findings to the engineering staff in a continuous manner
• Support the manufacturing ramp with execution of equipment/process startup, process experiments (SWRs)
• Participate in data analysis and problem resolution

Minimum requirements:

• 5 years of experience within Dry/Plasma etch process engineering
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
• Strong foundation in statistical process control, engineering change control and process release strategies
• Experience with 28nm and below

Preferred qualifications:

• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
• Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery
• Demonstrated ability to build strong, influential relationships
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Ability to take the initiative and drive for result
• Experience with FEOL Isolation and Gate Etch Processing- STI, GATE, Contact, Flash integration methods.
• Experience with BEOL Via/Trench Etch processing.