Thin Films Process Engineer

Socket.dev; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Everspin Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Thin Films Magnetics Equipment & Process Engineer to lead process engineering for memory products at the Chandler, AZ site. You will own module processes, monitor equipment, and troubleshoot to meet tool availability and performance targets.

The role requires hands-on experience with PVD and ion beam deposition, plus metrology and SPC/DOE proficiency. Travel to Foundry partners may be needed, with strong cross-functional collaboration and safety focus.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree or higher in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science.
• Experience with ultra high vacuum sputtering PVD processes and equipment such as Canon Anelva HC7100 & NC7900 is strongly desired.
• Experience with Ion beam deposition processes and equipment such as Nordiko Mnem-iX is strongly desired.
• Understanding of magnetic principles is required.
• Experience in thin films related metrology equipment including sheet resistance, XRD, tunneling resistance, and magnetoresistance CIPTech measurements.
• Working experience with SPC, FDC, DOE principles and JMP software.
• Exhibit good and open communication skills; be able to work within cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Module process ownership: day-to-day operations, process/equipment monitoring and troubleshooting, sustaining tools to meet tool availability criteria.
• Develop solutions to problems using formal education, statistical knowledge, and problem solving tools.
• Drive improvements in quality, reliability, cost, yield, process stability/capability, productivity, and safety.
• Technology transfer and matching to Foundry partners.
• Occasional domestic travel and occasional long term residence at Foundry location may be required.

Skills

Understanding of magnetic principles

SPC (Statistical process control)

DOE (Design of Experiments)

JMP software

Cross-functional teamwork

Strong communication skills

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science

Tools

Ultra high vacuum sputtering PVD equipment (Canon Anelva HC7100/NC7900)

Ion beam deposition equipment (Nordiko Mnem-iX)

Thin films metrology tools (sheet resistance, XRD, tunneling resistance, magnetoresistance CIPTech)

Job description

Job Title:Thin Films Magnetics Equipment & Process Engineer

Employer:Everspin Technologies, Inc.

Department:Fab Operations & Quality

Reports To:VP FAB Operations & Quality

About Everspin

Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Everspin Technologies (Nasdaq: MRAM) is the worldwide leader in designing, manufacturing, and commercially shipping discrete and embedded Magnetoresistive RAM (MRAM) into markets and applications where data persistence and integrity, low latency, and security are paramount. With over 150 Million MRAM products deployed in data centers, cloud storage, energy, industrial, automotive, and transportation markets, Everspin has built the strongest and fastest growing foundation of MRAM users in the world. For more information, visit www.everspin.com.

The Role

Reporting to the VP FAB Operations & Quality and based in our Chandler, Arizona location. Working with our Fab operations team, s/he will work on Process Engineering for innovative memory products.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Module process ownership: ownership of day-to-day operations, process/equipment monitoring and troubleshooting, sustaining tools to meet tool availability criteria.
• Develop solutions to problems utilizing formal education, statistical knowledge, and problem solving tools.
• Drive improvements in quality, reliability, cost, yield, process stability/capability, productivity, and safety.
• Technology transfer and matching to Foundry partners.
• Occasional domestic travel and occasional long term residence at Foundry location may be required.

Qualifications & Competencies

• B.S. Degree or higher in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science.
• Experience working with ultra high vacuum sputtering PVD processes and equipment such as Canon Anelva HC7100 & NC7900 equipment is strongly desired.
• Experience working with Ion beam deposition processes and equipment such as Nordiko Mnem-iX equipment is strongly desired.

• Understanding of magnetic principles required.

• Experience in Thin Films related metrology equipment such as sheet resistance, x-ray diffraction (XRD), tunneling resistance, and magnetoresistance CIPTech measurements.
• Working experience with Statistical process control SPC) and equipment Fault detection classification (FDC),Design of Experiments (DOE) principles and software (JMP).
• Exhibit good and open communication skills; be able to work within cross-functional teams.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Occasionally required to stand
• Occasionally required to walk
• Continually required to sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Continually required to talk or hear
• Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information,
  and/or use a keyboard
• Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items less than 25 pounds.