Thin Films Process Engineer (CVD/PECVD) & Yield Improvement

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Ltd; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor seeks a Process Engineer (Thin Films) to develop and optimize thin film deposition processes in the fab. You will collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to establish robust and cost-effective processes that support mass production and R&D activities.

Responsibilities include designing experiments, reducing defects, applying SPC, and implementing Lean practices to improve yield and productivity.

Qualifications

• BS, MS or PhD in electrical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, or related discipline.
• 5+ years in Thin Films experience.
• Experience in CVD and/or PECVD.
• Experience with defect reduction.
• Strong background in statistics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and developing Thin Films deposition processes in the 200mm fab
• Optimizing and developing new processes and process controls for lower cost, higher productivity and enabling new products
• Implementing and refining SPC controls to reduce process variation without personnel intervention
• Performing statistically designed experiments, analyzing, writing report, qualifying process changes
• Disposition of discrepant material, troubleshoot process drift or human error, diagnose and implement preventative actions in a cost effective manner
• Maintain documentation necessary for proper operation of the equipment
• Writing specs of processes and operations, qualification plans, weekly updates, documentation of scrap and rework
• Improving the performance of the area using Lean manufacturing techniques

Skills

Statistics

CVD/PECVD

SPC

Communication

Education

Education: BS/MS/PhD in electrical, chemical, or materials science

Job description

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor seeks a Process Engineer (Thin Films) to develop and optimize thin film deposition processes in the fab. You will collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to establish robust and cost-effective processes that support mass production and R&D activities.

Responsibilities include designing experiments, reducing defects, applying SPC, and implementing Lean practices to improve yield and productivity.