L3Harris Technologies - Palm Bay, FL
posted 20 days ago
Full-time
Palm Bay, FL
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
About the position
The Semiconductor CMP Process Engineer at L3Harris Technologies will be responsible for supporting Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) tools and processes within the Microelectronics Division. This role involves data analysis for both development and production, identifying process issues, optimizing processes, and providing engineering support in a manufacturing cleanroom environment. The engineer will interact regularly with equipment vendors, operations management, and various engineering teams to ensure effective process implementation and improvement.
Responsibilities
- Qualify, setup, and operate semiconductor planarization equipment in a manufacturing cleanroom environment
- Perform Design of Experiments (DOEs) and process verification to bring new tools and processes online
- Develop, optimize, and own CMP processes to drive device performance and yield improvement; create process documentation
- Create and routinely monitor statistical process control (SPC)
- Identify process drifts and catch potential excursions
- Document out of control action plans (OCAPs) for processes failing SPC limits
- Identify process and/or equipment issues; lead investigation efforts for issues related to inline thin film processing
- Recommend improvements for efficiency, cost, reliability, and quality of existing products
- Work with related integrated teams to drive, test, and implement approved plans
- Perform on-the-job training for incoming new hires as the team grows
- Maintain a safe and organized work environment
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience
- Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience
- In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience
- 2+ years' experience in semiconductor wafer manufacturing operations
- Exceptional organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
- Computer skills including MS Windows and office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project)
- Strong sense of responsibility, ownership, and follow-through
- Ability to lead teams, train, and mentor personnel
- Security Clearance required upon hire: Ability to Obtain Security Clearance required for role: Top Secret/SCI w/Poly
Nice-to-haves
- Bachelor's Degree with 4+ years of prior relevant experience or Graduate Degree with 2+ years of prior related experience
- Active Top Secret Clearance
- Lean Six Sigma Certification
- Experience working in classified government programs
- Previous experience working in a Class 100 cleanroom
- Previous experience using commercial Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
- Previous experience with semiconductor CMP equipment
- Experience in implementing lean/six sigma techniques (FMEA, DFMA, DTC, DOE, and root cause/corrective action analysis)
