Sr. Metrology & Automation Engineer

Insight Global; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Insight Global partners with a Global Leader in Electronic Materials to fill a Sr. Metrology & Automation Engineer role at the Newark, DE site.

The position leads metrology and automation initiatives within Manufacturing Technology, partnering with R&D, Manufacturing, Product Quality, and external vendors to advance measurement capabilities. Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, designing and launching metrology upgrades, qualifying new tech, and coordinating with HVM teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor, Master, or Ph.D. in Engineering, Polymer, Material Science, or relevant fields.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Metrology, Automation, and Manufacturing Technology Experience and prior responsibilities in project leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead multifunctional project teams in scouting, design, develop, and implement new and improved metrologies.
• Create strategy, design, and launch metrology and equipment automation efforts
• Lead new technology qualification and change management with customers
• Work with stakeholders to develop and manage project execution with well-defined milestones, timelines & resource need
• Interface with High Volume Manufacturing (HVM) teams to establish best practices in sustaining metrology stability, capability, parts and spares, and maintenance cadence
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause investigations for metrology and system issues

Skills

Metrology

Automation

Manufacturing Technology

Project leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor/Master/Ph.D. in Engineering or Polymer/Material Science

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Job description

Our client, a Global Leader in Electronic Materials, is seeing a Sr. Metrology & Automation Engineer to join their Newark, DE site. The Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) business is seeking a Senior Metrology & Automation Engineer in the Manufacturing Technology group in Newark, Delaware. The recent surge in AI/ML and the growth of semiconductor fabs has tremendously boosted the demand for CMP products used in advanced node chips. The CMPT business is uniquely positioned to capitalize on those opportunities. The Newark manufacturing facilities consist of polymer & non-woven felt manufacturing, casting, impregnation, coating, and numerous converting operations such as skiving, grooving, buffing, laminating and finishing.

This role provides technical expertise for the various metrology and automated equipment used to characterize CMP Polymeric and Poromeric Pads. These metrologies include chemical and mechanical properties such as hardness, compressibility, tensile strength, roughness, etc., and other material properties such as porosity, viscosity, molecular weight, light transmission measurements. Laser systems and microscopy methods are widely used in a variety of these metrologies.

The Sr. Metrology Engineer is recognized as a leader in the metrology and automation technologies and leads projects to upgrade current metrologies and develop new technologies. In addition to working with the Manufacturing Technology team, the person in this role also partners with global teams consisting of R&D, Manufacturing, Product Quality & Raw Materials engineers, as well as external vendors with the goal to innovate and advance our measurement and automated capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead multifunctional project teams in scouting, design, develop, and implement new and improved metrologies.
• Create strategy, design, and launch metrology and equipment automation efforts
• Lead new technology qualification and change management with customers
• Work with stakeholders to develop and manage project execution with well-defined milestones, timelines & resource need
• Interface with High Volume Manufacturing (HVM) teams to establish best practices in sustaining metrology stability, capability, parts and spares, and maintenance cadence
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause investigations for metrology and system issues

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor, Master, or Ph.D. in Engineering, Polymer, Material Science, or relevant fields
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Metrology, Automation, and Manufacturing Technology Experience and prior responsibilities in project leadership

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated ability to design complex, integrated units that include fixturing and gantry systems that allow for high-precision measurements
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in measurement, inspection, automated systems, and process control systems
• Demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge to diagnose, troubleshoot, solve or help others solve equipment and process issues.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize and manage multiple, complex, time-sensitive projects. Good interpersonal and communication skills; must work well in global, multifunctional teams.
• Six Sigma project leader certification and knowledge in SPC principles
• Experience in analytical labs for chemical, mechanical, dimensional and/or laser measurements Demonstrated skills in statistical software, such as JMP, Minitab

Compensation:

$125,000 - $150,000/year

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Healthcare benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, financial protection benefits, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options. 401k retirement account access is offered starting on the 90th day with employer matching after one year of service. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.