Staff Wafer Process Engineer

Lumentum; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 108,800 - 155,400; Full time

Job summary

Lumentum is seeking a skilled engineer in San Jose, California, with expertise in PVD and EB Evaporation for the semiconductor industry. The role involves managing vacuum hardware, driving continuous improvement projects, and mentoring team members.

The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. or Master's degree in a related field and possess extensive experience in high-volume manufacturing environments. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of statistical methodologies are essential. Competitive salaries and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master's with relevant hands-on experience required.
• Experience in semiconductor process engineering is preferred.
• Must have expertise in PVD and EB Evaporator systems.

Responsibilities

• Utilize knowledge in thin-film growth kinetics.
• Manage vacuum hardware and lead process change.
• Conduct root cause analysis for yield issues.
• Develop automated process health monitors.

Skills

PVD and EB Evaporation expertise

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Data analysis using Python

Mentorship and team development

Education

Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Material Science

Master’s degree with 5+ years experience

Tools

Python

MATLAB

SPC

Job description

Overview

It\'s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they\'re doing! We\'re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you\'ll enjoy your career with us!

Key Responsibilities

• Expert in PVD and EB Evaporation: Utilize extensive knowledge in thin-film growth kinetics to adjust optical, structural, and mechanical properties for intricate multilayer stacks.
• Technical Oversight of Vacuum Hardware: Manage turbo pumps, MFCs, and pressure controllers. Lead process change integration across PLCs and control interfaces to ensure exact tool matching.
• Lead Continuous Improvement Projects: Enhance and sustain high-volume manufacturing by improving recipe robustness and optimizing cycle time to lower the Cost of Ownership (COO).
• Conduct In-Depth Root Cause Analysis: Lead RCA and FMEA for systemic yield issues. Use Pareto Analysis to ensure tool consistency and eliminate in-film defects.
• Create Automated Process Health Monitors: Utilize Python, MATLAB, or JMP to maintain process health in high-volume production, addressing deviations and implementing corrective actions for consistent output.
• Manage Equipment Procurement Lifecycle: Oversee the entire process from defining technical specifications and selecting vendors to final Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and high-volume manufacturing qualification.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work with Process Integration, Quality, and R&D teams on new process qualifications and Process Change Notices (PCN).
• Mentor and Develop Team: Guide process engineers and technicians, promoting a culture of technical excellence and data-driven decision-making.

Technical Skills & Qualifications

• Deposition Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Sputter Coating (DC, RF, Reactive) and EB Evaporation for metals, dielectrics, and oxides, with required hands-on experience.
• Fab Experience: Demonstrated success in a Wafer Fab Manufacturing environment, supporting high-volume manufacturing toolsets and ensuring high uptime.
• Statistical Methodology: Expert understanding of SPC, DOE, and FMEA for thorough process characterization and stability control.
• Characterization Skills: Advanced proficiency in Ellipsometry, SEM-EDX, TEM, AFM, XPS, FIB, XRR, SAXS, FTIR, and Defect Metrology.
• Analytical Tools: Utilize Python, MATLAB, JMP, or Minitab for data-driven decision-making and large-scale dataset analysis.

Education & Experience

• Ph.D (with 3+ years of applicable hands on experience) or Master’s degree (with 5+ years of applicable hands on experience) in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Material Science or related field is required.
• Extensive experience in semiconductor process engineering, specifically with Sputter/PVD and EB Evaporator systems in a high-volume manufacturing is preferred.

Pay Range

P60-USA-1 :$108,800.00 - $155,400.00

Disclaimer

Final base salary for the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job location, where work will be performed, qualifications, work history and relevant experience. With our continual goal of making Lumentum a best place to work for our employees, we strive to offer employees competitive total compensation packages, which may include annual bonus, commission for certain sales roles, equity, and health and welfare benefits.