Thin Film Manufacturing Engineer (50140)
About The Position
Under the direction of the Director of Thin Film Manufacturing Engineering, the Thin Film Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the monitoring, sustaining, and supporting day-to-day thin film manufacturing processes utilizing ion beam techniques, including providing technical support to ensure process reliability; verifying process robustness with characterization of process latitudes through experimentation; improving the efficiency of deposition and/or dry etching processes; developing and implementing practices or methodologies which reduce cost and improve operational efficiency; conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective action; and improving production yields via process/tool manufacturability optimization. This position is located in Milpitas, California.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical or Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics and/or equivalent relevant experience
- Three years of hands-on experience working in magnetic thin film fabrication or semiconductor industry in manufacturing or process engineering role
- Hands-on experience in SPC and Design of Experiments (DOE)
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications
- Strong knowledge of magnetic thin film fabrication techniques using IBE/RIE/ALD and Ion Milling technology
- Knowledge and experience of TMR, CPP GMR, spin transfer oscillator film processes
- Knowledge of surface analytical/materials characterization techniques, including XRD, AFM, TEM, SEM, and FIB
- Knowledge and experience using JMP or Excel and the ability to create macro formulas
- 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 communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of contractors, 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 critical thinking and analytical skills
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrated problem-solving and trouble shooting skills
- Flexible and able to prioritize
Nice To Haves
- PhD preferred
Responsibilities
- Monitors, sustains, and supports day-to-day thin film manufacturing processes, programs, and activities
- Ensures process reliability by providing technical support to operators, technicians, and other engineers
- Collaborates with development team on new thin film process integration and manufacturing process improvements
- Improves the efficiency of deposition and/or dry etching processes analyzing data, conducting experiments, and researching alternative methods which reduce scrap
- Designs and conducts experiments to verify process robustness with characterization of process latitudes
- Develops and implements practices or methodologies which lower cost, reduce cycle time, and improve operational efficiency
- Conducts root cause analysis and implements corrective action if required
- Responds to inquiries from other team members, managers, or departments
- Uses Statistical Process Control (SPC) to analyze product quality data; develops charts or reports and presents findings before groups or teams
- Adheres to all safety policies and procedures as required
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
