Photolithography Process Development Engineer
About The Position
Under the direction of the department Director, the Photolithography Process Development Engineer develops and implements new photolithography processes for next-generation magnetic recording heads. The role includes implementing process controls and methodologies to ensure product manufacturability; designing and conducting experiments; analyzing data; presenting findings; and researching, selecting, and qualifying tools that improve efficiency and yield. The engineer works with process and product engineering and other groups to develop and deliver products and programs, and oversees Process Technicians to support accurate process execution and efficient wafer disposition. The position is based in Milpitas, California, and works primarily in an office environment Monday through Friday. The schedule may change to meet business or operational needs, and travel between sites may be required. The role may also involve work in a Class 100 ESD-sensitive wafer fabrication facility, with required safety and dress standards. In that facility, the employee may occasionally encounter hazardous chemicals, fumes, vapors, or excessive noise.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Physics, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Three years of experience in Process Development in the magnetic recording head, hard disk drive, or semiconductor industry.
- Experience working in a wafer fab manufacturing environment.
- Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC).
- Proficiency with 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.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office applications to create spreadsheets, Word documents, and presentations.
- Ability to use SPC to analyze data, create reports, present findings, and recommend appropriate action.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with contractors, consultants, employees, and management at all levels.
- Ability to work productively and collaboratively with employees and management at all levels.
- Ability to comply with safety policies and procedures.
- Organizational and time-management skills.
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Flexibility and ability to prioritize.
Nice To Haves
- PhD.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement new photolithography processes for next-generation magnetic recording heads.
- Implement process control schemes or methodologies that ensure product manufacturability.
- Design and conduct experiments, analyze data, and develop recommendations to improve performance and yield while reducing scrap.
- Meet appropriate timelines for introducing new processes into the manufacturing line.
- Partner with other groups and departments, including process and product engineering, to develop and deliver products and programs.
- Oversee Process Technicians to ensure accurate process execution and efficient wafer disposition.
- Follow applicable safety policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
