Staff Process Engineer

Halo Industries•Santa Clara, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Halo Industries has invented a revolutionary laser-based technology to replace a decades-old semiconductor material slicing process, which eliminates waste, improves material cost and performance, and drives advancements in high-growth markets like automotive, telecommunications, and power electronics. Founded in 2014 at Stanford University, Halo secured significant funding in 2024 and is poised for rapid growth, engaging strategic customers and preparing for volume manufacturing. As a staff semiconductor process engineer, you will be responsible for conducting hands-on experiments to optimize wafer fabrication processes, implementing automated process control strategies, responding to customer feedback for quality improvement, and developing a deep understanding of Silicon Carbide processing tools to assist the production team. The role also involves working with third-party vendors, developing novel wafer fabrication techniques, and analyzing production data to monitor and improve wafer defectivity and geometry.

Requirements

MS in engineering, science or a related discipline.
6+ years of relevant experience (or BS with 8+ years of relevant experience).
Candidates with higher levels of experience are also welcome to apply.

Nice To Haves

PhD in engineering, science or a related discipline.
Outstanding detail-oriented analytical, creative, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically to diagnose issues and optimize complex processes
Excellent understanding of and intuition for physical processes, both mechanical and chemical
Experience operating technically complicated production or laboratory equipment
Familiarity with various metrology tools and optical inspection techniques
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team
Ability to manage multiple priorities with a proactive “can do” attitude

Responsibilities

Conduct hands-on experiments to optimize performance, cost, and throughput of wafer fabrication processes such as wafer grinding, chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) and wet chemical cleaning
Implement APC strategies (automated process control) to reduce rework and optimize process capability
Respond to customer feedback and identify opportunities for quality improvement
Develop a deep understanding of a variety of Silicon Carbide processing tools in order to help assist the production team with troubleshooting, maintenance and training
Work with third party vendors to continually evaluate and stay up-to-date on industry best-practices
Work creatively and cross-functionally with other teams at Halo to develop novel wafer fabrication techniques
Analyze production data from metrology tools to monitor and improve wafer defectivity and geometry
Collect, summarize and present results to other team members