Process Engineer-300MM

SEH America; Washington; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (2 plan options)

Dental (2 plan options)

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Life and disability insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Education assistance

Subsidized childcare (25%)

Subsidized meals

Job summary

SEH America, located in Vancouver, Washington, is seeking a 300MM Process Engineer to support silicon wafer production. You will monitor and improve safety, quality, yield, productivity, and cost by collaborating with operators, technicians, and peers in a high-volume manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities include data analysis, engineering tests, root cause analysis, lean manufacturing, 5S, and audits support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required.
• Minimum 3 years in an engineering role with statistical data analysis.
• Knowledge of SPC is essential.
• Proficient in MS Office and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor process data to maintain quality, yield and productivity.
• Optimize production costs wherever possible.
• Conduct engineering tests and quantify results to determine best solutions.
• Provide technical expertise and project management with a hands-on approach.
• Lead root cause analysis and support FMEA activities.
• Identify and address safety risks in the production environment.
• Collaborate across groups to meet department and company goals.

Skills

Statistical data analysis

SPC

Data-driven decisions

Presentations & communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Materials)

Tools

MS Office

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

Job Description

Power the Future of Global Innovation! SEH America is now recruiting for a Process Engineer. Now could be your time to be a part of building the foundation of modern electronics.

SEH America is located in Vancouver, Washington. It is one of 13 Shin-Etsu Handotai Group (SEH) facilities located around the world. SEH is the world-leader in the manufacturing of silicon wafers for the semiconductor industry. At SEH America, our philosophy and success rest upon our commitment to excellence, quality of service and product to our customers, and a safe working environment for our employees.

We are committed to employee health and wellness and believe it plays a factor in our success. The SEH America benefit plan is considered one of the most generous plans in the region based on coverage and employee cost. SEH America is pleased to offer numerous benefits, services, and perks for employees and their family members. These include medical (2 plan options), dental (2 plan options), vision, retirement savings, life and disability insurance, paid vacation and sick time, company paid leave programs, education assistance, subsidized childcare (25%), subsidized meal cost, and many other recognition and perk programs.

300MM PROCESS ENGINEER

*At this time, we can only consider qualified candidates that are legally authorized for employment in the United States and do not require sponsorship for work authorization for hire or for continued employment.

SUMMARY

Using a hands-on approach, identify opportunities to improve the silicon wafer production process within a high volume manufacturing facility. Primary job function is to monitor and improve safety, quality, yield, productivity, and cost by working with operators, technicians, and peers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor process data and respond appropriately to maintain quality, yield, and productivity.
• Optimize production costs wherever possible.
• Conduct engineering tests. Use data to quantify results and determine best solutions.
• Provide technical expertise and project management with a hands-on approach.
• Use sound judgment when determining priorities and balancing daily process/production support, project related tasks and outside department requests.
• Analyze and interpret information using statistical methods to generate data-driven process improvement actions.
• Lead or participate in root cause analysis or assist with Failure Mode & Effect Analysis (FMEA) as needed to provide recommendations, improvements, and corrective actions.
• Identify and address safety risks within the production environment.
• Collaborate with other groups to meet specific department and company goals.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process failures and work with maintenance and production to resolve the problem.
• Use lean manufacturing and 5S principles.
• Understand, follow, and maintain detailed procedures and documentation as required by the company. Provide support and feedback to audits by customers, ISO, and internal auditors.
• Maintain positive and productive working relationships with employees and leadership staff throughout the company.
• Adhere to SEHA Guiding Principles and participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Will perform other projects and tasks, as directed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Material or similar engineering discipline).
• Minimum 3 years "hands-on" experience in an engineering role utilizing statistical data analysis tool and techniques. Knowledge of SPC is essential.
• Thrives working in a fast-pace and data driven environment where multi-tasking is essential.
• Well-versed in Microsoft Office Products such as Outlook, Word, Excel. Capable of learning new programs as well as proprietary company systems.
• Skilled at gathering, analyzing, and interpreting process data to make sound decisions.
• Proficient at creating clear and concise presentations, reports, and process documentation.
• Able to maintain a professional presence with all levels of the organization.
• Strong verbal skills needed to convey technical information to all levels within the company. Must also be confident giving presentations to executive management.
• Respects the viewpoints of others. Able to handle difficult conversations with professionalism and diplomacy.
• Able to travel abroad for process investigations at other facilities (approximately 1 week/year). Must be able to get a passport and travel to Japan.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Relevant experien