Sr. Thin Film Manufacturing Engineer (52367)

Headway Technologies•Milipitas, CA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Manager of Thin Film Manufacturing Engineering, the Sr. Thin Film Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the monitoring, sustaining, and supporting day-to-day thin film manufacturing processes utilizing ion beam techniques, including providing technical support to ensure process reliability; verifying process robustness with characterization of process latitudes through experimentation; improving the efficiency of deposition and/or dry etching processes; developing and implementing practices or methodologies which reduce cost and improve operational efficiency; conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective action; and improving production yields via process/tool manufacturability optimization. This position is located in Milpitas, California.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical or Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics and/or equivalent relevant experience
Five years of hands on experience working in thin film fabrication or semiconductor industry in manufacturing or process engineering role
Familiar with semiconductor device testing, including I-V, C-V, M-H Hysteresis, and Magnetoresistivity
Hands’ on experience in SPC and Design of Experiments (DOE)
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications
Strong knowledge of thin film fabrication techniques and tools such as PVD/CVD/ALD/RIE
Knowledge and experience using JMP or Excel and the ability to create macro formulas
Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office applications to create spreadsheets, Word documents, and presentations
Able to design experiments, analyze results, and recommend corrective action
Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of contractors, employees, and management
Able to work productively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management
Able to comply with all safety policies and procedures
Able to use critical thinking to resolve issues, conduct root cause analysis, and make recommendations for process improvements
Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
Demonstrated problem-solving and trouble shooting skills
Flexible and able to prioritize

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of TMR sensor and HDD manufacturing processes is useful but not require
Knowledge of surface analytical/materials characterization techniques, including XRD, AFM, TEM, SEM, and FIB

Responsibilities

Monitors, sustains, and supports day-to-day thin film manufacturing processes, programs, and activities
Ensures process reliability by providing technical support to operators, technicians, and other engineers
Collaborates with development team regarding new thin film process integration and manufacturing process improvements
Improves the efficiency of deposition and/or dry etching processes analyzing data, conducting experiments, and researching alternative methods which reduce scrap
Designs and conducts experiments to verify process robustness with characterization of process latitudes
Develops and implements practices or methodologies which lower cost, reduce cycle time, and improve operational efficiency
Conducts root cause analysis and implements corrective action if required
Responds to inquiries from other team members, managers, or departments
Uses Statistical Process Control (SPC) to analyze product quality data; develops charts or reports and presents findings before groups or teams
Adheres to all safety policies and procedures as required
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level