Sr. CMP/Wet Process Manufacturing Engineer (SM1)

Texas Instruments; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Career development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Texas Instruments in Sherman, TX seeks an experienced Manufacturing Process Engineer to drive improvements in CMP and wet processing for high-volume 300mm wafer fabs. You will develop new processes, support ramp, and mentor technicians while collaborating across functions to optimize yield and cycle times.

Qualifications include a Masters in a related field and 5+ years of experience; proficiency in SPC and process control is a plus, with exposure to AMAT/EBARA tools beneficial.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Be curious. Seek feedback. Honor commitments. Drive results.
• Support manufacturing operations in a high-interrupt and rapidly ramping tool install environment.
• Develop and implement improved CMP and Wet Process methods of manufacturing, procedures, and processes that result in improved efficiencies, yields, machine operations, and quality.
• Develop new processes from the ground up for advanced node development with high-volume manufacturing in mind.
• Implement project or improvement plans for areas of responsibility including efficiency improvements, cost reduction or quality improvement programs.
• Perform lot and equipment dispositions to support the continuous flow of production and to minimize cycle time in a high volume manufacturing 300mm wafer Fab running Analog Technologies.
• Provide training to junior colleagues and process technicians. Maintain and improve training documentation and procedures.
• Identify systematic problems in either process or equipment related sources and communicating findings to the engineering staff in a continuous manner.
• Support the manufacturing ramp with execution of equipment/process startup, process experiments (SWRs).
• Participate in data analysis and problem resolution.
• Collaborate across teams/ branches to solve fab priorities, which can change quickly.

Skills

Statistical process control

Process optimization

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Python/AI tools (plus)

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

AMAT CMP tools

EBARA CMP tools

Single Wafer Clean tools (LAM/TEL/DNS)

Job description

Change the world. Love your job.

Texas Instruments is looking for an energetic engineer with a passion for process. This position provides the opportunity to drive continual improvement at all levels. Our team is primarily focused on driving improved procedures and processes. We are searching for a self‑directed, highly motivated engineer to join our team.

Job Description

Change the world. Love your job. Texas Instruments is looking for an energetic engineer with a passion for process. This position provides the opportunity to drive continual improvement at all levels. Our team is primarily focused on driving improved procedures and processes. We are searching for a self‑directed, highly motivated engineer to join our team.

The responsibilities of a Manufacturing Process Engineer in this role include:

• Be curious. Seek feedback. Honor commitments. Drive results.
• Support manufacturing operations in a high-interrupt and rapidly ramping tool install environment.
• Develop and implement improved CMP and Wet Process methods of manufacturing, procedures, and processes that result in improved efficiencies, yields, machine operations, and quality, and a relentless commitment to chase and visualize the data.
• Develop new processes from the ground up for advanced node development with high-volume manufacturing in mind.
• Implement project or improvement plans for areas of responsibility including but not limited to: efficiency improvements, cost reduction or quality improvement programs, new product support and other process improvements.
• Perform lot and equipment dispositions to support the continuous flow of production and to minimize cycle time in a high volume manufacturing 300mm wafer Fab running Analog Technologies.
• Provide training to junior colleagues and process technicians. Maintain and improve training documentation and procedures.
• Identify systematic problems in either process or equipment related sources and communicating findings to the engineering staff in a continuous manner.
• Support the manufacturing ramp with execution of equipment/process startup, process experiments (SWRs).
• Participate in data analysis and problem resolution.
• Collaborate across teams/ branches to solve fab priorities, which can change quickly.

Minimum requirements:

• Masters degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
• 5 years relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong foundation in statistical process control, engineering change control and process release strategies
• Proficiency with Python, Claude, or other AI modles or tools is a plus
• Experience with AMAT and EBARA CMP process tools is a plus
• Experience with Single Wafer Clean Process Tools (LAM, TEL, DNS) and High-K cleans is a plus
• Strong understanding of Cu and Al BEOL integrations
• Ability to develop an empty process space from conception to high-volume manufacturing.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
• Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery
• Demonstrated ability to build strong, influential relationships
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Ability to take the initiative and drive for result

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Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com .

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