Process Engineer - Etch

Global Foundries; Town of Malta (NY); On-site; USD 106,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries is seeking a process engineer to sustain and develop high-volume manufacturing processes, aiming to reduce variability, develop recipes, and improve yield.

You will collaborate with FinFET and Si Photonics teams, monitor production lines, and apply DOE and Six Sigma to drive continuous improvement while training technicians for a 24x7 HVM environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 1 year of post-baccalaureate engineering experience in semiconductor/manufacturing.
• Experience with SPACE SPC tools, FMEA, DOE, and corrective action/support activities.

Responsibilities

• Sustain and develop processes for high-volume manufacturing (HVM), including variability reduction, recipe development, defectivity reduction and optimization.
• Collaborate with internal customers and participate in development/manufacturing of unit processes for FinFET, Si Photonics and other technologies.
• Sustain production line, daily SPC monitoring, Cpk improvement, and troubleshooting for process and tool issues.
• Improve process robustness using statistical tools, DOE, data-driven decision making and systematic problem-solving.
• Apply lean manufacturing and Six Sigma to drive throughput improvement, cost reduction and yield learning.
• Train shift technicians for 24x7 HVM production environment.
• Interact with equipment suppliers, equipment engineers, PI/QA teams and others.

Skills

SPC tools

FMEA

DOE

Tool mapping

Quality improvement

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Semiconductor equipment

DOE

FMEA

Job description

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world's most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Summary of Role

Be responsible for process sustenance and development that includes process variability reduction, recipe development, defectivity reduction and process optimization for high volume manufacturing (HVM).

Essential Responsibilities

• Be responsible for process sustenance and development that includes process variability reduction, recipe development, defectivity reduction and process optimization for high volume manufacturing (HVM).
• Collaborate with GlobalFoundries internal customers and participate in development/manufacturing of unit process for various technologies including FinFET, Si Photonics and many more.
• Sustain production line, daily SPC monitoring, Cpk improvement, and troubleshooting support for process and tool issues.
• Improve process robustness for high volume manufacturing using statistical tools, DOE techniques, data-driven decision making, and systematic problem-solving skills.
• Use lean manufacturing and six sigma processes.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts in support of throughput improvement, cost reduction, and yield learning.
• Train shift technicians for executing the business processes in a 24x7 HVM production environment.
• Interact and collaborate closely with multiple internal and external stakeholders and teams such as equipment suppliers, equipment engineers and technicians, CFM (contamination free manufacturing) team, PI (process integration) team, cost management and quality assurance teams.

Other Responsibilities

Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements, and programs.

Required Qualifications

Education - Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, a related field, or a foreign equivalent

Experience - 1 year of post-baccalaureate experience in job offered or any engineering related job titles. Applicants must have 1 year of experience in the following: (1) SPACE SPC tools to monitor and control the quality of manufacturing processes; (2) FMEA line yield improvements; (3) Creating and improving Corrective Action Specifications; (4) Semiconductor equipment; (4) Design of Experiments (DOE); and (5) Tool matching and performance improvements.

Salary Range

Salary range: $105,678 - $120,000/year. The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential.

GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in the business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people.

Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.

All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law.