Staff Process Engineer (Wafer Finishing)

ZipRecruiter; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform in Santa Clara seeks a Staff Semiconductor Process Engineer to optimize wafer fabrication processes and improve quality. Candidates must possess a relevant advanced degree and significant experience to thrive in this interdisciplinary role focused on innovation. Benefits include health care, retirement plans, and options for stock.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Free Food & Snacks

Stock Option Plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in engineering, science or a related discipline.
• Ability to think critically to diagnose issues and optimize complex processes.
• Experience operating technically complicated production or laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on experiments to optimize wafer fabrication processes.
• Respond to customer feedback for quality improvement.
• Analyze production data from metrology tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

MS or PhD in Engineering or Related Field

BS with 8+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Metrology tools

Optical inspection techniques

Semiconductor processing tools

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

As a staff semiconductor process engineer, you will have the following responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on experiments to optimize performance, cost, and throughput of wafer fabrication processes such as wafer grinding, chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) and wet chemical cleaning
• Respond to customer feedback and identify opportunities for quality improvement
• Develop a deep understanding of a variety of semiconductor processing tools in order to help assist the production team with troubleshooting, maintenance and training
• Work with third party vendors to continually evaluate and stay up-to-date on industry best-practices
• Work creatively and cross-functionally with other teams at Halo to develop novel wafer fabrication techniques
• Analyze production data from metrology tools to monitor and improve wafer defectivity and geometry
• Collect, summarize and present results to other team members

Requirements

Education & Experience

• The ideal candidate is a MS or PhD with 5+ years of relevant experience (or BS with 8+ years of relevant experience) in engineering, science or a related discipline. Candidates with higher levels of experience are also welcome to apply.

What We’re Looking For

• Outstanding detail-oriented analytical, creative, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically to diagnose issues and optimize complex processes
• Excellent understanding of and intuition for physical processes, both mechanical and chemical
• Experience operating technically complicated production or laboratory equipment
• Familiarity with various metrology tools and optical inspection techniques
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a proactive “can do” attitude

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Free Food & Snacks
• Stock Option Plan
• Short Term & Long Term
• Base salary $155,000 - $170,000