Sr. Process Engineer - Lithography

Sanmina-SCI Systems de México; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Sanmina-SCI Systems de México is seeking a Process Engineer specializing in lithography for PCB manufacturing. The role involves optimizing the dry film lithography process, ensuring operational efficiency, and driving improvements through statistical analysis.

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Materials Science Engineering and possess at least 7 years of relevant experience. You will enjoy a competitive salary ranging from $135,000 to $150,000 annually along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in electrochemical processing or a graduate degree with < 5 years.
• Proficiency in statistical data analysis.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for dry film lithography and associated processes.
• Develop and use SPC/KPIs for process performance.
• Work with operations to clarify process work instructions.

Skills

SPC Experience

Data Analysis Skills

Experience with JMP

Knowledge of Electrochemical Processing

Design of Experiments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Materials Science Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Excel

Job description

Process Engineer – Lithography

Job Purpose: The PCB industry is experiencing a renaissance with the industry focusing on Interconnect Technology and Miniaturization. With layers of circuits approaching more than 70 layers and features approaching below 1 mil (25.4 microns), the industry is rapidly changing from the early 2000s to enabling technologies in the 2020s and 2030s. Sanmina's PCB division is at the forefront of this renaissance, offering new opportunities for talented engineers in chemical engineering, material science, physics, and mechanical engineering. Sanmina is seeking engineers to explore opportunities to unleash the potential of advanced semiconductors and enable significant technological advancements. The Process Engineer will be responsible for the PCB lithography process lines.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the dry film lithography and associated wet etch processes and process tools used for PCB manufacturing.
• Develop and use SPC / KPI’s to track process performance; drive continuous improvement projects.
• Partner with equipment engineering to develop and document performance maintenance checklists. Define qualification requirements to be used after PM’s and down tool events.
• Understand the capabilities of your fabrication process. Source new tools, drive tool changes, and develop new processes to enhance PCB manufacturing capabilities.
• Work closely with operations to ensure that process work instructions are clear and processes are operator-friendly.
• Work collaboratively with upstream and downstream process modules to investigate defect root causes and develop solutions.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, preferably Chemical or Materials Science Engineering.
• A minimum of 7 years working experience in electrochemical processing or a graduate degree with < 5 years experience in electrochemistry.
• Experienced with SPC.
• Strong data analysis skills and proficiency with tools such as JMP, Minitab, Excel.
• Experienced in statistical data analysis and Design of Experiments.
• Proven track record in solving problems using 8D and continuous improvement via DMAIC.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• A self-starter and go-getter capable of driving the yield improvement progress.

Salary Range(annual): $135,000.00 - $150,000.00

Actual base pay within this range (determined at the offer stage) will be based on a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills, and is just one element of our total rewards package. The total rewards package also includes a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business and, depending on the role, may include eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program.

This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer