Metrology Engineer (50303)

HEADWAY TECHNOLOGIES INC • Milpitas, CA

7d • $121,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Sr. Director of Process Characterization/NPI, the Metrology Engineer is responsible for creating recipes, developing and implementing methodologies for improving wafer quality on the prototype wafers with a specific focus on Focused Ion Beam (FIB) tools. Other responsibilities include the process integration and characterization of prototype wafers for new technology programs and next generation projects. This position is located in Milpitas, California.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics and/or equivalent relevant experience; Master’s or PhD degree preferred
• Three to five years of hands-on experience working in wafer manufacturing, the head media industry, or in a semiconductor manufacturing environment
• Strong background in yield improvement and failure analysis required
• Experience using FIB and/or SEM preferred
• Experience using JMP or similar analytical application required
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications
• Knowledge of process and characterization principles, practices, and use of metrology tools
• Knowledge of magnetic recording head or HDD manufacturing
• Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office applications to create spreadsheets, Word documents, and presentations
• Able to design experiments, analyze results, and recommend corrective action
• Able to create and discuss comprehensive presentations and results and draw logical engineering conclusions
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of contractors, consultants, employees, and management
• Able to work productively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management
• Able to comply with all safety policies and procedures
• Able to use critical thinking to resolve issues, conduct root cause analysis, and make recommendations for process improvements
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving and trouble shooting skills
• Flexible and able to prioritize

Responsibilities

• Creating and optimizing recipes of prototype wafers for FIB tools
• Interacts and responds to inquiries from other engineering groups regarding new metrology requests, wafer quality, or yield issues
• Monitors and sustains prototype line activity, including FIB and other inline characterizations
• Improves wafer level defect and yield by conducting comprehensive failure analysis using FIB, and provides detailed analysis
• Develops and delivers process integration and characterization techniques for new technology programs and next generation products
• Performs wafer level process characterization, conducts failure analysis on the new processes of prototype wafers and recommends corrective action to resolve the issues
• Analyzes data using JMP, MS Visual Basic, or similar software application to determine the root cause of process variations; develops charts or reports and presents findings.
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures as required
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level