Foundry CMP Process Engineer II

Amtech•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

A Level II CMP Process Engineer provides process consultation, engineering and technical services, and customer support for processes and technologies developed within the Entrepix CMP (chemical-mechanical planarization) foundry division. The role primarily supports processes developed on AMAT Mirra, IPEC 472, and OnTrak Cleaner platforms in technical development and limited-volume production, and provides clear, concise process and technical control for internal and external process specifications. The engineer mentors less experienced engineers and technicians, provides expertise across multiple projects, and works with customers to meet their evolving needs. Responsibilities include supporting novel device and wafer substrate technologies, preparing tools and resources for production or development, integrating customer processes, analyzing customer-related data, troubleshooting complex issues, and demonstrating process capabilities. The role also contributes to process improvement, collaborates with product development and engineering teams, documents and presents technical findings, and follows ISO procedures and safety policies. Domestic and occasional international travel of up to 15% is required.

Requirements

Minimum bachelor's degree in a technical or related semiconductor field, or equivalent experience.
Five years of experience in the CMP industry or a related field.
Literacy in 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 data generated for and by customers.
Independently troubleshoot and resolve complex process and technical issues.
Serve as a primary customer-support contact and deliver process capability demonstrations, guiding clients through complex processes.
Contribute to continuous improvement of process technologies and lead 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 process improvements to management and customers.
Mentor junior engineers and support their technical and professional development.
Travel domestically and occasionally internationally, up to 15% of the time.
Follow ISO procedures and safety policies, including wearing appropriate PPE where required.