Principal Engineer-Process (Wafer Fab)

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Job Description:

We are looking for a Principal Process Engineer who enjoys working within a team this role you will support the wafer fab tools and processes in one or more functional areas (Photo Etch Deposition Diffusion etc.) in a fab that makes PIN Zener and Schottky Diodes on Silicon and Gallium Arsenide wafers with emphasis on Commercial & Military Communication/RADAR & Instrumentation market.

This is a great opportunity for engineers looking for a hands-on job in a small manufacturing facility.

The Principal Process Engineer I is responsible for developing monitoring and testing wafer fab semiconductor responsibilities can include:

• Act as a subject matter expert in the areas of semiconductor wafer processing providing cross-functional support

• Detailed understanding of any one of the process modules mentioned above.

• Creating and updating process specifications

• Study and improve equipment performance for improved reliability and repeatability

• Study and improve process performance for improved control and repeatability

• Leading Teams to improve yields reduce cycle time or reduce cost

• Use Statistical Process Control for process monitoring of critical parameters

• Process qualification of new equipment

• Analyze and present data to technical audience

• Other design development and support tasks as assigned

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering Electrical Engineering or other related engineering discipline

• 10 years of experience in a semiconductor manufacturing

• Ability to think out-of-the-box and create unique solutions to problems

• Knowledge and experience with Silicon Wafer Fabrication Process

• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DoE)

• Familiar with Six Sigma principles and methods

• Proficiency in problem solving using 8D reports or other methodologies

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required for data analysis

• Strong analytical skills with high proficiency in data analysis with tools like Microsoft Excel JMP etc.

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

• Effective verbal and written communication skills (English)

Preferred Requirements/Qualifications:

• Legacy wafer fab working with technologies on 3 to 6 wafers is a plus

• Experience in photo or etch is a plus

• Skills in using AI improve to do research analyze data and present data a plus

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