Tower Semiconductor · 19 hours ago
Process Engineer, Plasma Etch
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTower Semiconductor is a growing manufacturing site delivering specialty electronic devices. They are seeking a Senior Process Engineer specializing in Plasma Etch to lead process development, transfer, and improvement in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
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Responsibilities
Lead the area by establishing directions for improvements, sustaining and overall operation
Work closely with process, integration, and yield enhancement engineers to improve process metrics, such as SPC, yield, parametrics and defects
Endeavor to achieve first-pass success of technology transfers
Identify and define projects for process development and improvement
Work with a group of process technicians in projects and daily sustaining activities
Ensure matching of newly installed equipment to support production ramp
Work with equipment engineering to improve uptime and tool utilization
Implement advanced process control to improve Cpk at critical levels
Identify cost savings opportunities and drive projects to reduce overall costs
Define projects and execute them to completion to improve cost, quality, and productivity
Develop and optimize processes to support new product introduction and demonstrate manufacturability
Are a true fab engineer and enjoy spending time in the fab running carefully designed experiments
The position requires an ability to multitask and react fast to changing conditions
The incumbent must recognize problems, limitations, and opportunities
The level of responsibility includes making decisions with strong technical implications
Due to the existing collaboration between teams, good verbal and written communication skills are needed
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. with 1+ years of experience, M.S. with 5+ years or B.S with 10+ years of experience in Plasma Etch
3+ years of industry experience in conductor plasma etch with an emphasis on aluminum etch
Major in chemical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, mechanical engineering, materials science, or chemistry
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Able to work closely and cordially with others as part of a team to solve difficult problems
Proven strong skills in statistics, SPC, DOE, and data analysis techniques
Hands-on experience with plasma tools and processes, experience with LAM tools is a plus
Good understanding of vacuum technology, plasma reactors, and plasma physics
Some knowledge of device physics and device architecture
High degree of discipline and organization with the ability to multi-task and successfully drive multiple projects simultaneously
Understand cycle time, process flows, and material management
Analyze problems and develop effective solutions
Willingness to seek out information and advice from all members of the org. chart to get unstuck from challenging problems
Willingness to design, execute, and analyze difficult experiments
This position requires an engineer who is willing to spend time in the fab working with equipment engineers and technicians to troubleshoot and solve difficult problems
Preferred
Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in working with plasmas and understanding of plasma physics
Manufacturing/Industrial experience is a plus
Company
Tower Semiconductor
Tower Semiconductor manufactures analog integrated circuits for various industries like automotive, medical, industrial and aerospace.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$115.42M2016-06-01Series Unknown· $115.42M
Leadership Team
Crystal Krueger
Human Resources Business Partner
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