Process Technician-Metrology

S.E.H. America•Vancouver, WA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

SEH America is currently recruiting for a Process Technician. This role is crucial in building the foundation of modern electronics. SEH America, located in Vancouver, Washington, is part of the Shin-Etsu Handotai Group (SEH), a global leader in manufacturing silicon wafers for the semiconductor industry. Our philosophy centers on commitment to excellence, quality of service and product, and a safe working environment. We prioritize employee health and wellness, believing it contributes to our success. SEH America offers a generous benefit plan, including medical and dental options, vision insurance, retirement savings, life and disability insurance, paid vacation and sick time, company-paid leave programs, education assistance, subsidized childcare and meals, and various recognition and perk programs.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in a semiconductor, manufacturing, metrology, quality, or process environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent troubleshooting skills.
Proven data manipulation and analysis skills.
Ability to work effectively with engineering, production, maintenance, quality, and facilities personnel.
Must respect the viewpoints of others and be able to handle difficult conversations with professionalism and diplomacy.
Able to follow all Employment, Standards of Conduct, Site Services, Safety, and Quality policies.
Reliable and consistent attendance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with semiconductor inspection or metrology equipment.
Experience with ADE flatness measurement systems, wafer geometry measurement, TTV, bow, warp, thickness, and site flatness characterization.
Experience with edge inspection systems and wafer defect characterization.
Knowledge of SPC, gauge studies, measurement systems analysis (MSA), and statistical methods.

Responsibilities

Monitor, evaluate, and analyze metrology data to ensure product quality and compliance with wafer specifications.
Identify trends and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot metrology equipment including ADE flatness measurement systems and edge inspection tools.
Perform routine qualifications, calibrations, and verification checks to ensure measurement accuracy and system reliability.
Investigate measurement anomalies, tool errors, and out-of-control conditions.
Coordinate corrective actions with engineering, maintenance, and production personnel.
Collect, verify, and analyze metrology data using SPC and statistical analysis techniques.
Present findings to production, engineering, and management as required.
Support process improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance measurement capability, repeatability, and productivity.
Work with vendors and equipment manufacturers to support installation, upgrades, maintenance activities, and troubleshooting efforts.
Create, review, revise, and maintain SWPs, SOCs, FMEAs, Control Plans, and other controlled documents to ensure inspection and metrology processes remain current, standardized, and compliant with quality requirements.
Maintain equipment performance through routine inspections, preventive maintenance support, consumable replacement, and equipment health monitoring.
Perform measurement system studies, correlation testing, and gauge capability evaluations.
Support product qualifications, engineering trials, and customer-related studies requiring metrology data collection and analysis.
Assist with training operators and technicians on proper use of inspection and metrology equipment.
Support 5S program and department continuous improvement initiatives.
Adhere to SEHA Guiding Principles and participate in continuous improvement activities.
Perform other projects and tasks, as directed.