Senior Engineer I-Process (Etch)

Microchip Technology Inc; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc is seeking a highly motivated engineer to advance process characterization, optimization, and sustaining efforts in the dry etch area. You will apply DOE and statistical process control to improve yield and transfer new technologies.

Responsibilities include developing solutions to manufacturing challenges, expanding tool availability, and supporting scale-up across platforms. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in this role at our Oregon site.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Microelectronics Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or equivalent.
• Experience in semiconductor processing facilities or equipment suppliers.
• Experience with design of experiments (DOE) principles and process characterization in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Process development and characterization around the 110nm technology node to help facilitate transfer of new technologies and sustain newly released production nodes
• Drive continuous improvements in product quality, wafer yield, process stability, and cost reduction
• Develop solutions to arising manufacturing challenges utilizing formal education, experience, and industry problem-solving tools to help prevent recurrence
• Optimize final product electrical parametrics, expand process tool availability, qualify newly purchased tools, and expand processes across new platforms

Skills

DOE principles

Design of experiments

Statistical process control

Process characterization

Data analysis

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Microelectronics Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or equivalent

Tools

JMP

Fault detection and control software

Job description

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.

People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip's nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values‑based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it's won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.

Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.

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Job Description:

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a robust technical background for process characterization, optimization, and sustaining effort in the dry etch area. This work will include the use of designs of experiments and statistical process control. Desired engineering strengths should include some mix of related experience with yield improvement, transfer of new technologies, sustaining manufacturing, or ramp‑up of a new area. Hands‑on participation and tool ownership are expected. Behavioral traits for this position include good communication and interpersonal skills, self‑direction, teamwork, and attention to detail. At Microchip Technology, employees are our greatest strength. In order to attract and retain the best talent, we provide a work environment that promotes flexibility, which we believe naturally leads to teamwork, creativity, and pride in work.

• Process development and characterization around the 110nm technology node to help facilitate transfer of new technologies and sustain newly released production nodes

• Drive continuous improvements in product quality, wafer yield, process stability, and cost reduction

• Develop solutions to arising manufacturing challenges utilizing formal education, experience, and industry problem‑solving tools to help prevent recurrence

• Optimize final product electrical parametrics, expand process tool availability, qualify newly purchased tools, and expand processes across new platforms

Requirements/Qualifications:

• BS in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Microelectronics Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or equivalent

• Job related experience within a semiconductor processing facility or related equipment supplier

• Experience with design of experiments (DOE) principles and process characterization in a manufacturing environment

Desired Experience:

• 5 – 7.5 years of dry etch experience. High preference given to previous Lam Poly, AMAT DPS Metal, or TEL DRM ownership. In‑depth knowledge of post‑etch solvent or other clean strategies equally advantageous

• Experience using statistical data software (ex, JMP), rudimentary scripting skills a bonus

• Experience using fault detection and control software

• Some semiconductor process integration familiarity

• Direct technology transfer experience a plus

Critical Physical Requirements: Able to lift approximately 25lbs, push and pull approx. 60lbs; carry 15lbs; sit 50%; stand 30%; walk 20%; must be able to perform activities that include climbing, bending at waist, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, crawling, handling, feeling, hearing, talking, seeing.

This is classified as a safety sensitive position.

Travel Time: 0% – 25%

Physical Attributes: Bending at Waist, Carrying, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Electrical Hazards, Feeling, Foot Controls, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Mechanical Hazards, Noise and/or vibration, Other, Piece Work, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Stooping, Supervises Others, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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