Process Engineer

Silfex, a Lam Research Company; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Silfex, a Lam Research Company, is seeking a professional skilled in chemical processes for silicon cleaning. This role requires developing and optimizing processes to meet semiconductor grade cleanliness, focusing on safety and quality.

The candidate should possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, along with knowledge of wet chemistries and process optimization. The position is essential to enhancing manufacturing capabilities with a commitment to innovation, safety, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of wet chemistries focused on silicon cleaning.
• Proficient in reading part drawings and interpreting GD&T.
• Demonstrated skills in process control and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize chemical processes for silicon cleaning.
• Collaborate with R&D for new etch technologies.
• Establish process capability and controls.

Skills

Wet chemistries knowledge

Process control

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving/6-sigma skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Statistical analysis software (preferably JMP)

Job description

From smartphones to solar panels, innovative technology is needed to create the devices we use every day. Silfex’s silicon components help make that technology a reality. Silfex Inc., a Lam Research Company, is the leading provider of precision silicon components used to make and operate semiconductor tools, which enable the trillion‑dollar global electronics industry. Our company’s products are integral to the semiconductor equipment and optical markets. The outstanding team at Silfex makes that possible – through our people, we help connect the world.

Essential Function

Position is responsible for developing, optimizing, and controlling critical chemical etch and cleaning processes of silicon and other brittle materials to meet semiconductor grade cleanliness for dielectric etch and deposition applications. The primary focus is on managing and controlling the process to meet customer requirements with a strong emphasis on safety and quality. The position is the subject matter expert for silicon cleaning for semiconductor components in the company and leads and establishes required etch clean processes to customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the process capability of the chemical processes, optimization of equipment/process, documentation, etc. for wet chemistries.
• Develop and implement wet chemistry processes in manufacturing.
• Evaluate new tool capabilities and modify existing tool for new product processing to meet customer requirements.
• Define process conditions to achieve safety standards, quality, cost, and capacity for the chemical etch and clean processes.
• Establish critical to quality process parameters and work with manufacturing to define process controls ensuring processes operate at optimum performance level.
• Partner with Research and Development Team to receive new etch technologies, implement the new technologies to ensure stable production release.
• Evaluation of current processes to establish capability and implement improvements to enhance processes and products.
• Develop and establish process capability and process control, repeatability, and stability through SPC, engineering controls, and other effective process management methods.
• Responsible for project planning, creating budgets, and return on investment to ensure you meet annual operating plans.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to support business requirements based on process needs.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the Silfex Quality Management System and properly apply quality procedures and operating procedures.
• Apply lean manufacturing tools: RCA, PDCA, OEE, bottleneck analysis, process mapping.
• Carry out special projects and all other additional duties per business needs in shared resource area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• Knowledge of wet chemistries focused on silicon cleaning with interaction of chemistries and impact of product parameters.
• Knowledge of Si‑surface cleaning.
• Proficient in reading part drawings and interpreting GD&T.
• Experience in lean technologies in a manufacturing environment including advanced problem solving/6‑sigma skills.
• Demonstrated skills in process control and process optimization.
• Must be able to work effectively individually and in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Must be able to perform successfully under minimum supervision.
• Competent with MSOffice Suite products, advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, statistical analysis software experience (preferably JMP).
• Experience with quality systems, conformance, and compliance standards.
• Knowledge of special process controls and or copy exact and other semi standards equipment operated.
• Display a positive attitude and strong work ethic that reflects the mission and core values of Silfex.
• Provide the safest possible workplace to our employees by modeling and following all company safety policies, reporting any incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to Silfex management; wear all PPE as required by work area or job function.
• Communicate boldly as well as effectively with empathy and respect to inspire teamwork and collaboration vertically and horizontally within Silfex.
• Assist in applying lean manufacturing concepts and 5S.
• Demonstrate ownership of continuous improvement ideas and activities.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness, housekeeping and 5S within work area; maintain these areas at the highest degree possible while responsibly escalating any maintenance issues.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee regularly requires standing, using hands to handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, occasionally walking, sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and talking or hearing. The employee regularly lifts up to 10 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. Noise level in the environment is moderate. Employee is required to meet all PPE requirements as outlined in Silfex procedures.

Equal Opportunity

Silfex Inc., a Lam Research Company (“Silfex” or the “Company”) is an equal‑opportunity employer. Silfex is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non‑discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company’s intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.