Dry Etch Manufacturing Technician (52680)

Headway TechnologiesMilpitas, CA
Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Sr. Manager, Dry Etch Process Engineering, the Dry Tech Process Technician provides support to the engineering teams in the dry etch area, including assisting with dry etch process, preparing and maintaining recipes, reviewing and documenting process or procedures, and expediting and dispositioning prototype wafers. This position maintains process controls using Statistical Process Control (SPC), collects and analyzes data, and recommends corrective action. This position is located in Milpitas, California.

Requirements

  • Associates degree in Electronics or Industrial Technology and/or equivalent relevant experience
  • Two years of experience working in the semiconductor industry
  • Knowledge of dry etch, IBE, or RIE
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications
  • Knowledge of semiconductor or hard disk drive (HDD) principles and processes
  • Knowledge and ability to use SPC to maintain process controls
  • Knowledge of dry etch, wet processes and procedures
  • Ability to collect and analyze data, present findings, and recommend corrective action
  • Ability to adhere to all safety policies and procedures
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and management
  • Demonstrated ability to follow routine verbal or written instructions
  • Demonstrated problem solving and organizational skills
  • Demonstrated time management and prioritization skills
  • Skilled at resolving issues quickly and efficiently
  • Flexible and able to prioritize

Responsibilities

  • Provides support to the engineering teams in dry etch process areas
  • Supports the dry etch processes by preparing, maintaining, and setting up recipes to ensure an efficient and consistent process
  • Reviews and documents processes and procedures; partners with engineering to implement changes effectively
  • Expedites and dispositions prototype wafers in the dry etch area
  • Assists engineers to run dry etch process development experiments, collects and analyzes data, and recommends corrective action if required
  • Reviews and maintains process controls using SPC and prepares charts and graphs
  • Assists with routine trouble-shooting and resolves basic process-related issues
  • Participates in and recommends modifications to procedures or processes in support of continuous improvement initiatives
  • Collaborates with Engineering to qualify or approve new processes or procedures
  • Creates reports, charts, or graphs on an ad-hoc or routine basis
  • Prepares daily pass down report for engineers and other process technicians
  • Responds to inquiries from other team members, managers, or departments
  • Adheres to all safety policies and procedures as required
  • Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

Benefits

  • bonus target
  • health insurance
  • dental insurance
  • vision insurance
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