Sr. Process Engineer - Lithography

SANMINA-SCI TECHNOLOGY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

RSU eligibility

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in San Jose, CA is seeking a Process Engineer – Lithography to lead dry film lithography and wet etch steps, drive SPC/KPI tracking, and collaborate with equipment engineering to optimize PCB lithography lines.

The role requires strong data analysis, experience with DOE and DMAIC, and a proactive, cross-functional team player capable of improving yield and processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (prefer Chemical or Materials Science).
• 7+ years lithography processing experience, or <5 years with a graduate degree.
• Experience with SPC and data analysis.
• Proficient in JMP, Minitab, Excel; strong DOE experience.

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.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Materials Science Engineering

7+ years lithography experience or <5 with graduate degree

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Excel

Job description

Requisition ID: 111637-0

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

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 photo lithography processing or a graduate degree with <5 years experience in lithography.
• 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