Wafer Fab Process Engineer

RLA Engineering LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RLA Engineering LLC seeks a Wafer Fab Process Engineer to support silicon wafer fabrication. You will optimize processes to meet yield targets, collaborate with R&D for data-driven decisions, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced NPI setting.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 2+ years in a process engineering role, and US work authorization. Hybrid work options and a collaborative team culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Eligible to work in the US without RLA sponsorship for employment visa status.
• 2+ years of experience in a process engineer role.
• Experience with Quality Systems, SPC, DOE, and basic statistical data analysis.
• Experience in silicon wafer fab environment and MEMS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of fabrication processes and target yields.
• Own a toolset or process step to optimize quality controls vs costs.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and operators in a fast-paced NPI environment.
• Specify, install, and monitor utilities such as gases and fluids.
• Develop new methods and inspection capabilities for process steps.
• Communicate progress with global management, operations, and partners.
• Document and present project methods and results.
• Occasionally work >40 hours to meet milestones.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Process engineering

Statistical analysis

M365 suite

Agile / Scrum

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Quality Systems

Statistical Process Control

Design of Experiments

DFT/DFM

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Wafer Fab Process Engineer

Pay Rate: To be negotiated

Expected Weekly Hours: 40

Position Summary

This position is responsible for supporting various processes used in a silicon wafer fab environment. The candidate will utilize their understanding of fabrication processes and product development methodologies to achieve the yield goals of assigned toolset/process step(s). The wafer fab process engineer will collaborate with product R&D teams to make decisions on process quality based on data and statistical analysis.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop fundamental understanding of fabrication processes and product development methodologies against target yields


• Take ownership for an assigned toolset or process step(s) to optimize process quality controls vs costs


• Work with a team of engineers, technicians, and operators to develop reliable, cost-effective and high-quality solutions for complex products in a fast-paced New Product Introduction (NPI) environment


• Specify, help install, and monitor use of required utilities e.g., gases, fluids, etc.


• Develop new methods and capabilities in the assigned process steps including needed inspection equipment


• Collaborate and communicate with global management, operations, and development teams including outsourced development partners regarding project progress and issue resolution


• Document and present project methods and results


• Occasionally work >40 hours in a week to meet certain team milestones


• Perform other duties as needed

Education and Credential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Industrial Engineering, or related field


• Eligible to work in the US without RLA sponsorship for employment visa status

Experience Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a process engineer role


• Use of Quality Systems, Statistical Process Control, Design of Experiments, and basic statistical data analysis on tooling design, process development, and improvements


• Designed tooling and process development in low volume (engineering builds) and high volume (mass production build) manufacturing environments


• Worked with product R&D and manufacturing teams on design for test (DFT) and design for manufacturability (DFM) improvements


• Preferred experience below


• Worked in a silicon wafer fab (cleanroom) environment


• Worked on MEMS products

Skills Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently


• High proficiency using productivity software such as M365 (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams and SharePoint)


• Ability to use agile/scrum project/program management principles and methodologies to consistently meet task deadlines, triage changing priorities, and track issues to resolution


• Ability to collaborate across diverse teams with a customer service mindset

Work Environment

• The position typically operates in a standard office environment and/or from employee’s home


• Be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Company Description

Founded in 2010 and based in Vancouver, WA, RLA Engineering is a premier engineering design firm. We partner with clients from start-ups to industry leaders across the U.S. to help bring great products to life. From concept to prototype, we provide test & measurement and product design solutions powered by deep technical expertise.