Principal Etch Process Engineer

polarsemi; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Annual Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Polar Semiconductor in Bloomington, Minnesota, seeks an experienced process engineer to sustain and improve semiconductor manufacturing processes. You will monitor parameters, assure compliance, and drive yield and quality improvements across production lines.

Responsibilities include developing new processes, testing and qualifying equipment, maintaining SPC documentation, analyzing failed runs, and supporting CQI, 5S, safety, and environmental initiatives.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of semiconductor processing techniques and statistics.
• Skills in technical writing, computers, interfacing with people, problem solving and organization.
• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, physics, chemistry or related field.

Responsibilities

• Sustain current processes to improve yields and monitor parameters.
• Develop and transfer new processes to production; analyze outcomes and feasibility.
• Write programs to test, monitor or process wafer.
• Analyze test data to determine disposition and adjust as needed.
• Maintain equipment, qualification, and characterization for maximum operation.
• Set up and maintain SPC charts and documentation.
• Review publications for applicability.
• Analyze failed runs to identify source of errors and recommend changes.
• Support quality, safety, environmental management, CQI, 5S, yield management, cost containment.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Semiconductor processing techniques

Statistics

Technical writing

Computers

Interfacing with people

Problem solving

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, physics, chemistry or related field

Job description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sustain current processes to achieve greater line and parametric yields. Monitor current processes to ensure process complies with necessary parameters and provides a base line for any necessary process enhancements.
• Develop and transfer new processes to production. Provide pre-process troubleshooting, analysis of outcomes and feasibility of process. Ensure process meets design criteria.
• Write programs to test, monitor or process wafer.
• Monitor results of tests. Analyze visual and physical test data to determine disposition of a run, make adjustments as needed.
• Responsible for equipment maintenance, selection, qualification, and characterization, to ensure maximum operation.
• Set up and maintain documentation and statistical process control charts on all relevant processes.
• Review professional publications regarding current processes and process equipment for applicability.
• Analyze failed runs to identify the source of process errors and recommend process changes.
• Support company initiatives, such as quality, safety and environmental management, CQI, 5S, yield management, and cost containment.
• Perform other duties as required.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of semiconductor processing techniques and statistics.
• Skills in technical writing, computers, interfacing with people, problem solving and organization.
• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, physics, chemistry or related field.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Exposure to hazardous chemicals, lasers and radiation.
• Requires wearing clean room suit.

Please note that this position may require U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency status in the future depending on federal requirements

What We Offer

• Salary : The estimated base salary range for the position is $130,000-$154,000. The pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, job-related experience, skills and level of the position.
• Benefits & Other Eligible Compensation : Includes health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, annual bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Polar Semiconductor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

About Minneapolis/St. Paul Area

Our offices and manufacturing facility are located in Bloomington, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis. Living in the Minneapolis / Saint Paul area offers a strong sense of community, a vibrant arts and music scene, and abundant outdoor activities year-round. The city boasts a lower cost of living than many major metros, excellent parks and lakes, and a well-educated workforce with diverse job opportunities. Its distinct seasons bring variety, from colorful autumns to lively summers filled with festivals and waterfront activities.