Process Engineer II - Dry Etch

Merck & Co.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Generous benefits package

Dynamic working environment

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Santa Clara is looking for an experienced professional to develop and improve wafer fab processes. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering with at least 5 years of experience in MEMS wafer fabrication processes.

Responsibilities include supporting production engineering and applying statistical tools for process improvement. A competitive salary range of $110,000 - $130,000 is offered, commensurate with experience. Join their dynamic team in a clean room environment!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a MEMS wafer fab environment.
• Experience with process and design engineering work.
• Ability to find root causes of wafer fab problems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve wafer fab processes.
• Provide production support engineering for products.
• Use statistical process control and design of experiments.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Ability to analyze data analytically

Knowledge of Plasma Etching processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, or Physics

Job description

Job Description

Salary range for position: $110,000 - $130,000, commensurate with experience.

Position Summary

Develop and improve wafer fab processes. Own tools and processes run on them, minimizing yield loss and maximizing process performance. Provide production support engineering for a specific product or group of products (inkjet print heads) during and after transfer from design to production. Sustain products with cost reduction and yield improvement efforts. Interface with other engineers to solve technical problems. Work closely with R&D and manufacturing engineering to qualify new tools and processes for volume production.

Knowledge

A seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways. This job is fully qualified, career-oriented, journey-level position.

Job Complexity

Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.

Supervision

Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day works, general instructions on new assignments.

Experience

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree or PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and improve wafer fab processes (Silicon Oxide, Deep Silicon, Ion Mill…etch processes).
• Use and run wafer metrology tools to analyze problems, failures and other technical issues.
• Use good problem solving and project management skills to solve the wide array of technical product problems.
• Communicate especially well and motivate others outside and inside the department to resolve problems and accomplish work through various company resources.
• Organize technical problem solving strategies clearly and present them effectively to all concerned parties.
• Use statistical process control (SPC), design of experiments (DoE), and yield data to help resolve or correct all identified problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, or Physics with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience. Experience should include process and design engineering work in a MEMS wafer fab.
• Must have related experience in Plasma Etching, Ash, photo processes…
• Ability to find root causes of wafer fab problems.
• Excellent problem identification and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to tasks such as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from internal resources and customers.
• Must have excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, in order to effectively present information to subordinates, customers and management.

Physical Demands

• Standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle or feel, and talk or hear under one-third of the time.
• Sitting one-third to two-thirds of the time.

Work Environment

• Works in wafer fabrication and clean room environment.
• Exposure to moderate noise levels.
• May potentially handle hazardous waste in accordance with the safe work practices defined in Hazardous Communication and Hazardous Waste training programs. Initial training is required upon hiring status and every 3 years thereafter. Employees handling hazardous waste will ensure that waste containers in their work areas are properly labeled and dated. Employees will ensure that waste containers are closed after transferring waste to them. Report any incidents involving hazardous waste to supervisor.

Other

• Other duties as may be assigned.
• Each employee's primary objective is to assure that the quality, delivery and cost controls within his/her control meet or exceed all of our internal and external customers' requirements.
• Each employee is required to abide by the Employee Handbook and the rules and regulations explained and provided at each orientation and training session. Special attention must be given to the safety aspects of these documents.

Benefits

FUJIFILM Dimatix provides competitive wages, a generous benefits package and a friendly, dynamic working environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fujifilm Dimatix is an E-Verify Employer

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department ([e-mail]).