Senior Wafer-Scale AOI Process Engineer

Medtronic; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 103,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic Tempe campus is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead the development, integration, and optimization of wafer-scale Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) systems from concept to manufacturing transfer. You will define inspection strategies, validate methods, and drive reliability, cost, and yield improvements within a cross-functional team.

You will coordinate with process owners, equipment vendors, and manufacturing to ensure robust AOI solutions, while applying DRM and data-driven

Qualifications

• Requires a degree and 4+ years relevant experience or higher degrees.
• Experience with AOI and wafer-scale manufacturing preferred.
• Strong DOE and statistical analysis skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimization of wafer scale AOI processes and systems for transfer to manufacturing operations.
• Champion the use of DRM and data-driven methods throughout AOI system development.
• Define and integrate inspection strategies, process flows, and design rules aligned with wafer fabrication and product requirements.
• Own requirements flow-down from product and quality requirements to AOI system capabilities, including inspection sensitivity, defect classification, throughput, and False-call management.
• Generate and maintain technical and quality documentation in compliance with quality system regulations.

Skills

AOI systems

DOE statistics

Cross-functional

Problem solving

Education

Baccalaureate degree

MS/PhD preferred

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Python

SQL

Job description

Medtronic Tempe campus is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead the development, integration, and optimization of wafer-scale Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) systems from concept to manufacturing transfer. You will define inspection strategies, validate methods, and drive reliability, cost, and yield improvements within a cross-functional team.

You will coordinate with process owners, equipment vendors, and manufacturing to ensure robust AOI solutions, while applying DRM and data-driven