Photolithography Process Development Engineer (49938)

HEADWAY TECHNOLOGIES INC•Milpitas, CA

1d•$121,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Under the direction of the department Director, the Photolithography Process Development Engineer is responsible for the developing and implementing new photolithography processes for next generation magnetic recording heads, including implementing new photolithography processes which ensure product manufacturability; designs and conducts experiments, analyzes data, and presents findings; researches, selects, and qualifies new tools which improve efficiency and yield. This position is located in Milpitas, California.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Physics, or Electrical Engineering and/or equivalent relevant experience; PhD preferred
One to three years of experience working in the magnetic recording head, hard disk drive, or semiconductor industry in Process Development
Experience working in a wafer fab manufacturing environment
Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications
Knowledge of semiconductor or HDD industry principles, practices, and techniques
Knowledge of wafer fabrication processing techniques, including process development and integration practices
Knowledge of TMR and PMR processes and applications
Knowledge of wafer manufacturing principles, processes, and equipment
Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office applications to create spreadsheets, Word documents, and presentations
Knowledge and ability to use Statistical Process Control (SPC) to analyze data, create reports, present findings, and recommend appropriate action
Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of contractors, consultants, employees, and management
Able to work productively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management
Able to comply with all safety policies and procedures
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
Demonstrated problem-solving and trouble shooting skills
Flexible and able to prioritize

Nice To Haves

PhD preferred

Responsibilities

Develops and implements new photolithography processes for next generation magnetic recording heads
Implements new process control schemes or methodologies which ensure product manufacturability
Designs and conducts experiments, analyzes data, and develops recommendations for improving performance and yield while reducing scrap
Adheres to appropriate timeline for introducing new processes into the manufacturing line
Partners with other groups and departments, including process and product engineering to develop and deliver products and programs
Oversees the work of the Process Technicians to ensure accurate process execution and efficient wafer disposition
Adheres to all safety policies and procedures as required
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level