Process Engineer - Dry Etch

MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.•Lowell, MA

2d•$80,000 - $112,000

About The Position

MACOM is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced semiconductor products for Data Centers, Telecommunications, Industrial, and Aerospace and Defense markets. We develop innovative technologies in RF, microwave, millimeter wave, photonics, and high-speed analog. Our solutions support critical network infrastructure applications. With over 75 years of expertise in semiconductor process development, wafer fabrication, circuit design, advanced packaging, systems architecture, and applications engineering, we partner with customers to solve their most challenging problems. The Process Engineer is responsible for sustaining existing product lines (Photo Diodes, GaAs IC, Si Transistors, GaN/SiC, etc.) and developing new processes within these areas in the MACOM wafer fab.

Requirements

BS or MS degree in Engineering with a minimum of 3 years of experience in semiconductor process engineering.
Specific experience in plasma etch technology – RIE / ICP
Solid understanding of data mining and statistics, SPC and DOE, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and structured problem solving.
Proven track record of solving technical problems, project ownership, meeting deadlines, and multitasking.
Strong sense of ownership, enthusiasm, optimism, drive, and dedication to the improvement of the process area.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams to improve processes.
Excellent verbal/written communication skills, including technical writing for summarizing data and findings, writing process and equipment specifications and work instructions.
Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills.
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or individual granted asylum or refugee status) due to ITAR regulations.

Responsibilities

Sustains the dry etch area (RIE/ICP/CAIBE) to meet all factory indicators.
Plans and conducts experiments to fully characterize the process throughout the development cycle.
Drives improvements on quality, reliability, cost, yield, process stability/capability, productivity and safety/ergonomic over variables such as material, method, equipment, environment and operating personnel.
Develops solutions to problems utilizing formal education, statistical knowledge, and problem-solving tools.