Semiconductor Process Engineer - Yield & Process Optimization

Polar Semiconductor, Inc.; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 77,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Polar Semiconductor, Inc. in Bloomington, MN, is seeking a candidate with a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or related field to join our manufacturing support team.

You will work on process improvements, SPC, Gage R&R, Six-Sigma, and collaborate across functions. Responsibilities include analyzing failed runs, maintaining reliable recipes, supporting equipment qualification, and contributing to yield and cost improvements.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or related field.
• Knowledge of semiconductor processing techniques and statistics.
• Working knowledge of SPC, Gage R&R, and Six‑Sigma methodology.
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) are a must as this role will require in depth cooperation with multiple functions and manufacturing sections.
• Skills in technical writing, computers, problem solving and organization.

Responsibilities

• Disposition discrepant material in timely manner and respond to high priority holds.
• Maintain recipes that are reliable and accurate.
• Support manufacturing teams with equipment qualification and new tool startups.
• Be responsive to out of control events and react quickly with process groups.
• Assist in the development of key technologies.
• Support projects to drive continuous improvement in yield, operational efficiency, and cost.
• Facilitate training for technicians and production specialists.
• Analyze failed runs to identify the source of process errors and recommend process changes.

Skills

Semiconductor processing knowledge

Statistics

SPC

Gage R&R

Six-Sigma

Communication skills

Technical writing

Computers

Problem solving

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or related field

Tools

SQL

MS Access

Job description

Polar Semiconductor, Inc. in Bloomington, MN, is seeking a candidate with a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or related field to join our manufacturing support team.

You will work on process improvements, SPC, Gage R&R, Six-Sigma, and collaborate across functions. Responsibilities include analyzing failed runs, maintaining reliable recipes, supporting equipment qualification, and contributing to yield and cost improvements.