Foundry CMP Process Engineer I

Amtech • Phoenix, AZ

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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 the AMAT Mirra, IPEC 472, and OnTrak Cleaner platforms for technical development and limited-volume production, and provides clear, concise process and technical control for internal and external process specifications.

The engineer prepares tools and resources for foundry production or development; integrates and supports customer processes; analyzes and reports customer-related data; troubleshoots process and technical issues; and serves as a primary customer-support contact. The position also contributes to technology improvements, collaborates with product development and engineering teams, documents findings, and presents process improvements to management and customers. Domestic travel may be required up to 10% of the time. The employee must follow ISO procedures and safety policies, including wearing appropriate PPE where required.

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.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• Experience with semiconductor fabrication processes and equipment.
• 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.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Ability to work within a cleanroom environment.
• Ability to travel if requested.

Responsibilities

• Provide internal and external technical consultation to drive process implementations for novel device and wafer substrate technologies.
• Prepare processing tools and relevant 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 relevant data generated for and by customers.
• Troubleshoot and independently resolve process and technical issues.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for customer support and deliver process capability demonstrations, guiding clients through processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of process technologies and initiatives to develop best practices.
• Collaborate with product development and engineering teams to integrate new processes and technologies.
• Document technical findings, prepare reports, and present detailed process improvements to management and customers.
• Follow ISO procedures and safety policies, including wearing appropriate PPE where required.
• Travel domestically up to 10% of the time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level