Process Engineer
nexus semiconductor recruitmentUnited (PA)
Process Engineer
Posted 4 days ago
nexus semiconductor recruitmentUnited (PA)
SENIORITY
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About the role
About the role:
Nexus Semiconductor Recruitment is hiring Process Engineers on behalf of wafer fab clients across the US. Openings span 200mm and 300mm facilities, mature analog technologies through 28nm and below, covering both high volume manufacturing support and process development.
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Multiple openings across the following process areas:
- Photolithography and advanced patterning
- Dry etch and plasma etch, FEOL isolation, gate and contact, BEOL via and trench
- Wet etch, clean and surface preparation
- Chemical mechanical polishing (CMP)
- Thin films, PVD and diffusion
- Copper plating, barrier and seed
- Process and device integration
- Yield enhancement and defect metrology
Responsibilities:
- Own process performance within your module, including yield, defect density, tool availability and cost per wafer
- Perform lot and equipment dispositions to maintain continuous production flow and minimize cycle time
- Develop and implement improved manufacturing methods, procedures and process controls
- Design and execute experiments and DOEs, analyze inline and end-of-line data, and drive root cause to closure on process and equipment issues
- Support technology ramp through equipment and process startup, process qualification and new product introduction
- Identify systematic process or equipment problems and communicate findings to the wider engineering group
- Collaborate across process engineering, equipment engineering, integration, operations and R&DWork onsite and respond to evening and weekend escalations as required
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- Minimum 2 years of process engineering experience in a semiconductor wafer fab
- Hands-on ownership of at least one process module
- Working knowledge of statistical process control, engineering change control and process release strategies
- Demonstrated analytical and structured problem solving ability
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's or PhD for process development and integration positions xhqgsiq 5+ years for senior manufacturing and development roles, 7+ years for integration at expert level
- Experience supporting advanced technology nodes, 28nm and below
- Experience with Design of Experiments, yield analysis tools and metrology data interpretation
- Experience with equipment and chemical supplier engagement for new process introduction
- Prior involvement in a fab ramp or new tool set qualification
- Equal opportunity statement
Our clients are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace, and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
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