Sr. Thin Film Manufacturing Engineer (52367)

HEADWAY TECHNOLOGIES INCMilpitas, CA
$127,967 - $188,187Onsite

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
  • 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
  • Knowledge and experience using JMP or Excel and the ability to create macro formulas

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

Benefits

  • bonus target
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