CMP Manufacturing Technician (50831)

HEADWAY TECHNOLOGIES INC•Milpitas, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Manager, CMP Manufacturing Engineering, the CMP ME Technician provides support to the manufacturing and engineering teams in the CMP area, assists and supports wafer fab production, reviews and documents processes or procedures, and dispositions abnormal wafers for rework; maintains process controls using Statistical Process Control (SPC), collects and analyzes data, and recommends corrective action; supports activities related to improved manufacturing efficiency. This position is located in Milpitas, California. The technician supports global wafer recovery efforts by coordinating and performing activities, including but not limited to: Polisher tool setup and qualification for recovery process, managing wafer dispatch within CMP for optimal throughput, coordinating logistics and communicating priorities with production and other modules, guiding, assisting, and training operators on wafer taping/sigma correction, reviewing and dispositioning wafer returns from FIBE and Final Inspection, and performing defect mapping. The role also involves supporting wafer fab production and manufacturing processes, reviewing and documenting processes and procedures, dispositioning abnormal wafers for rework, collecting and analyzing data, assisting with troubleshooting tools and process issues, participating in continuous improvement initiatives, assisting with training and certifying operators, and collaborating with manufacturing or engineering to qualify or approve new processes or procedures.

Requirements

Associates degree in Electronics, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Technology and/or equivalent relevant experience
Two years of experience working in the semiconductor industry in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of electronics and manufacturing processes
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications
Knowledge and ability to use various types of CMP tools or cleaning equipment
Knowledge of the semiconductor and hard disk drive industry principles, practices, and techniques
Knowledge of and ability to use MS Office, including Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access to analyze data, create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
Knowledge and ability to use SPC to maintain process controls
Ability to collect and analyze data using SPC, including presenting findings and recommending corrective action
Ability to troubleshoot various types of tools and tool sets to ensure minimal downtime
Ability to adhere to all safety policies and procedures
Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, with contractors, consultants, employees, management, and vendors
Demonstrated ability to problem solve
Skilled at time management
Skilled at resolving issues quickly and efficiently
Flexible and able to prioritize

Responsibilities

Supports global wafer recovery efforts by coordinating and performing activities, including but not limited to: Polisher tool setup and qualification for recovery process
Manage wafer dispatch within CMP for optimal throughput
Coordinate logistics /communicate priorities with production and other modules to ensure consistent wafer output from the recovery process
Guide, assist, and train operators on wafer taping/ sigma correction
Review and disposition wafer returns from FIBE and Final Inspection
Perform defect mapping and associated documentation based on established procedures and guidelines
Provides support to the manufacturing and engineering teams in the CMP area
Supports wafer fab production and manufacturing processes to ensure that wafers are processed efficiently and cost effectively
Reviews and documents processes and procedures; partners with Engineering to implement changes effectively and with minimal disruption
Dispositions abnormal or atypical wafers for rework; ensures that rework is completed promptly
Collects and analyzes data and recommends corrective action if required
Reviews and maintains process controls using SPC and prepares charts and graphs as needed
Assists with trouble-shooting tools and process issues in the CMP area
Participates in and recommends modifications to procedures or processes in support of continuous improvement initiatives
Assists with training and certifying operators on various tools and manufacturing processes
Collaborates with manufacturing or engineering to qualify or approve new processes or procedures and may assist with identifying production integration timelines
Responds to inquiries from other team members, managers, or departments
Overtime may be required contingent on business needs
Adheres to all safety policies and procedures as required
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level