Defect Metrology Process Engineer - Sr. Staff

SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc.•Kissimmee, FL

89d•$114,320 - $171,480•Onsite

About The Position

SkyWater is seeking a Defect Metrology Process Engineer for its Florida Advanced Packaging site. The engineer will lead, develop, and improve automated optical inspection (AOI) and metrology processes for integrated Advanced Packaging flows and Heterogeneous Integration (HI) technologies, including Hybrid Bonding and Direct Bond Interconnect (DBI), 2.5D and 3D Interposer, and Fan-Out Wafer Level Packaging (FOWLP). The role requires strong oral and written communication to convey ideas to foundry customers, colleagues, and management. The position coordinates integration of metrology systems with site manufacturing execution and automation systems; implements and maintains metrology support systems; and ensures metrology coverage across fab areas. It involves reviewing defects and statistical process control (SPC) data, investigating excursions, supporting dispositions, and driving yield improvements. The engineer works with engineering teams to identify process marginalities, implement integration changes, and improve device performance and yield. Other duties may be assigned. The position requires U.S. citizenship because it requires holding or being able to obtain a government security clearance. The stated annual salary range is $114,320–$171,480; pay is based on job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related engineering field; master’s or Ph.D. preferred.
Semiconductor industry experience: 8+ years with a bachelor’s degree, 5–8 years with a master’s degree, or 3+ years with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
Knowledge or experience with fab processing tools and supporting defect feedback to process owners.
Prior defect inspection experience.
Experience configuring and administering a defect management system, such as Klarity, Odyssey, or Discover.
Familiarity with MES configuration, such as INGRES, OpCenter, Workstream, or PROMIS.
Proficiency with macro AOI (golden die inspection systems).
Experience executing recipe-based fab metrology methods, including ellipsometry, reflectometry, profilometry, AFM, and CSAM.
Prior experience with layout and reticle data preparation processes as a metrology stakeholder.
MEMS, CMOS, or packaging inspection and metrology knowledge, with a relevant combination of years of experience and/or advanced degree.
Knowledge of DOE, SPC, and Six Sigma concepts and applications.
U.S. citizenship; the position requires holding or being able to obtain a government security clearance.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Project management skills and/or defined project management training.

Responsibilities

Coordinate integration of metrology systems with site MES and automation systems.
Implement and maintain metrology support systems, including add-on software packages and data collection archiving.
Ensure metrology support across multiple fab areas for thickness and defect measurements, pillar height and location inspection, AFM, and profilometry.
Review defects and SPC data daily for excursions, support disposition, and drive yield improvements in layout and process.
Coordinate with engineering areas to report die pad locations through automation in fan-out wafer level packaging applications.
Investigate and drive integration changes to improve device performance and yield.
Work with process and tool engineers to identify processing marginalities and make improvements.
Perform other duties as assigned.