Foundry CMP Process Engineer I

Amtech•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

A Level I CMP Process Engineer provides process consultation, engineering and technical services, and customer support for processes and technologies developed within the Entrepix CMP foundry division. The role primarily supports processes on AMAT Mirra, IPEC 472, and OnTrak Cleaner platforms for technical development and limited-volume production. The engineer provides clear and concise process and technical control for internal and external process specifications.

Requirements

Minimum bachelor's degree in a technical or related semiconductor field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum 2 years of experience in the CMP industry or a related field.
Proficiency with MS Office and ERP system software.
Experience with semiconductor fabrication processes and equipment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet time-sensitive deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Proficiency in statistical analysis, process optimization calculations, and data interpretation to validate process improvements.
Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
Must be able to work in a cleanroom environment.
Must be able to travel if requested.

Responsibilities

Provide internal and external technical consultation to implement processes for novel device and wafer substrate technologies.
Prepare processing tools and resources, including wafers, consumables, chemicals, and supporting metrology equipment, for foundry production or development.
Integrate and support customer processes on IPEC and Mirra CMP polishing platforms according to process success criteria.
Support, organize, report, and analyze data generated for and by customers.
Troubleshoot and independently resolve process and technical issues.
Serve as a primary customer-support contact, demonstrate process capabilities, and guide clients through processes.
Contribute to continuous improvement of process technologies and support development of best practices.
Collaborate with product development and engineering teams to integrate new processes and technologies.
Document technical findings, prepare reports, and present process improvements to management and customers.
Travel domestically up to 10% of the time.
Follow ISO procedures and safety policies, including wearing appropriate PPE where required.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall business.