Process Engineering Technician (Plating) (50356)

HEADWAY TECHNOLOGIES INC•Milpitas, CA

2d•$26 - $35

About The Position

Under the direction of the Manager of Plating Process Engineering, the Plating Process Technician provides support to the engineering teams in the plating area, including assisting with wet etch process, preparing and maintaining recipes, reviewing and documenting process or procedures, and expediting and dispositioning prototype wafers; maintains process controls using Statistical Process Control (SPC), collects and analyzes data, and recommends corrective action. This position is located in Milpitas, California.

Requirements

Associates degree in Electronics or Industrial Technology and/or equivalent relevant experience
Two years of experience working in the semiconductor industry
Knowledge of plating, wet processes and procedures
Hands on experience using metrology tools such as pH meter, Tencor Thickness Profiler, XRF, and B-H loop tools
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications
Knowledge of semiconductor or hard disk drive (HDD) principles and processes
Knowledge and ability to use SPC to maintain process controls
Knowledge of plating, wet processes and procedures
Ability to collect and analyze data, present findings, and recommend corrective action
Ability to adhere to all safety policies and procedures
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and management
Demonstrated ability to follow routine verbal or written instructions
Demonstrated problem solving and organizational skills
Demonstrated time management and prioritization skills
Skilled at resolving issues quickly and efficiently
Flexible and able to prioritize

Responsibilities

Provides support to the engineering teams in the plating, wet etch, and stripping process areas
Supports the plating, wet etch, and stripping processes by preparing, maintaining, and setting up recipes to ensure an efficient and consistent process
Reviews and documents processes and procedures; partners with engineering to implement changes effectively
Expedites and dispositions prototype wafers in the plating, wet etch and stripping areas
Assists engineers to run plating process development experiments, collects and analyzes data, and recommends corrective action if required
Reviews and maintains process controls using SPC and prepares charts and graphs
Assists with routine trouble-shooting and resolves basic process-related issues
Participates in and recommends modifications to procedures or processes in support of continuous improvement initiatives
Collaborates with Engineering to qualify or approve new processes or procedures
Creates reports, charts, or graphs on an ad-hoc or routine basis
Prepares daily pass down report for engineers, next shift plating process technicians, and manufacturing plating technicians
Responds to inquiries from other team members, managers, or departments
Adheres to all safety policies and procedures as required
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level