Photolithography Process Development Engineer (53322)

Headway Technologies•Milipitas, CA

8d•Onsite

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, including processes that ensure product manufacturability. The role designs and conducts experiments, analyzes data, presents findings, and researches, selects, and qualifies tools intended to improve efficiency and yield. The position is based in Milpitas, California. It works primarily in an office environment Monday through Friday, with possible schedule changes to meet business or operational needs and travel between sites as needed. The engineer may also work in a Class 100 ESD-sensitive wafer fab, following required safety and dress standards. Work in the facility may involve occasional exposure to 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, time-management, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
Flexibility and ability to prioritize.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D.

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 recommend improvements to performance and yield while reducing scrap.
Follow appropriate timelines for introducing new processes into the manufacturing line.
Partner with process engineering, product engineering, and other groups and departments to develop and deliver products and programs.
Oversee Process Technicians’ work to ensure accurate process execution and efficient wafer disposition.
Adhere to applicable safety policies and procedures.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.