Process Tech: CMP & Wafer Manufacturing

WD; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 84,200 - 112,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

WD in Fremont, CA seeks a Process Engineer supporting CMP manufacturing. You will assist wafer disposition, set up and modify process recipes, and help qualify CMP tools like nTEG, AMAT Mirra, and EBARA FREX.

The role emphasizes defect analysis, troubleshooting, and ongoing improvements to maintain output and quality. Qualifications include hands-on wafer fabrication experience, familiarity with MES/MITECS/Camstar, and data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with wafer manufacturing processes and factory logistics.
• Experience with manufacturing systems such as MESA, MITECS, CAMSTAR, SPOTFIRE, SPECDB.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools like SQL, JMP or similar.
• Strong problem solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Process Engineering team in the CMP area and assist manufacturing with wafer disposition and production flow.
• Follow Process Engineer instructions to set up, modify, and maintain process recipes.
• Support qualification and operation of CMP tools (nTEG, AMAT Mirra, EBARA FREX).
• Identify and troubleshoot processing or equipment issues affecting output or quality.
• Analyze defect data from AIT, ODIN, FIB, SEM; take first-line actions to prevent excursions.
• Recommend and implement process or tooling improvements under guidance.

Skills

Wafer manufacturing

Factory logistics

Data analysis (SQL/JMP)

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Associate or higher degree in science or engineering

Tools

MESA

MITECS

CAMSTAR

SPOTFIRE

SPECDB

Job description

WD in Fremont, CA seeks a Process Engineer supporting CMP manufacturing. You will assist wafer disposition, set up and modify process recipes, and help qualify CMP tools like nTEG, AMAT Mirra, and EBARA FREX.

The role emphasizes defect analysis, troubleshooting, and ongoing improvements to maintain output and quality. Qualifications include hands-on wafer fabrication experience, familiarity with MES/MITECS/Camstar, and data analysis skills.