Staff Process Engineer

Coherent Corp.•Montville Township, NJ

About The Position

Actively uses process development tools and systems such as Process FMEA, Gage R&R, SPC, DOE and ISO 9000 & 9014 methodologies in the development of fabrication processes and analysis of experimental results. Ensures that each fabrication process step is properly documented, reviewed and approved before it is adopted as the AMD/NJ standard technological procedure. Works with company confidential or business sensitive information related to the equipment and processes utilized in the fabrication of SiC and other AMD materials. Performs and supervises technological steps of wafer fabrication including, boule separation, orientation, OD and flat grinding, wire sawing, laser marking, edge grinding in accordance with documented procedures. Work with engineers, scientists, and AMD management team to identify needs for new and/or upgraded fabrication capabilities, and to prepare the annual fabrication manpower, capital equipment and operational expense budgets. Analyzes fabrication processes to determine process reliability and “bottlenecks”. Analyzes process/product failure modes and provides feedback for process optimization. Performs trouble-shooting, problem identification and corrective action activities when the fabrication equipment or process is not performing to standards, specifications or customer expectations. Monitors the preventative maintenance program for fabrication equipment. Performs process and equipment troubleshooting, problem identification and corrective action activities. Tracks equipment downtime and idle time to provide efficiency studies presented in a formal setting. Execute the design, procurement, installation, startup and hardening of new or upgraded equipment according to approved budgets and timelines. Ensure that operators/users are properly trained to carry out new/upgraded fabrication procedures in a safe and accurate manner before certifying them to utilize new/upgraded fabrication equipment. Assists Operations Manager and Production Supervisor in planning, scheduling and resource allocation for fabrication. Participates in Advanced Material R&D Programs by organizing and carrying out project activities. Adheres to the project timelines and milestones. Summarizes experimental results in formal or informal written and oral reports. Participates in R&D meetings by providing reports, plans, meeting minutes, action items and other requested documentation. Continual interaction with managers, engineers, scientists, supervisors and technicians at the AMD location. Regular problem solving communications with persons at various levels of authority and/or at remote locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or a related area of study
2 to 5 years of hands-on experience in the technology of semiconductor substrates, process control and manufacturing, or engineered materials industry.
Experience with problem analysis and resolution
Demonstrated ability to achieve results independently or working with others
Ability to recommend and implement improvements.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience statistics and data processing tools (JMP, Minitab, Excel, Matlab).
Knowledge of substrate fabrication processes that include boule shaping, boule orientation, ingot slicing, polishing, lapping and grinding.
Hands-on experience with substrate characterization and use of optical, interferometric and other tools.
Familiarity with statistical process control tools, such as Design of Experiments (DOE), Process FMEA, Gage R&R, or similar.
Working knowledge of ISO 9000 quality system requirements a strong commitment to developing and maintaining ISO compliant activities.
Fluency with programs and tools used for data collection, analysis, modeling and plotting, such as Excel or similar.
Ability to handle multiple priorities involving external and internal priorities
Ability to excel in a cross-organizational, cross cultural, global team environment
Handle special assignments promptly and professionally
Set a high standard of ethics, professionalism, leadership, and competency
Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or protected individual).
Compliance with all applicable export control regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in CNC machining a strong plus
Experience in ingot slicing, polishing, lapping and grinding is a strong plus
Experience in design and application of 3D printing to create process aids a strong plus.
General knowledge of semiconductor materials, technological processes used in their manufacturing and methods of materials characterization.

Responsibilities

Actively uses process development tools and systems such as Process FMEA, Gage R&R, SPC, DOE and ISO 9000 & 9014 methodologies in the development of fabrication processes and analysis of experimental results.
Ensures that each fabrication process step is properly documented, reviewed and approved before it is adopted as the AMD/NJ standard technological procedure.
Works with company confidential or business sensitive information related to the equipment and processes utilized in the fabrication of SiC and other AMD materials.
Performs and supervises technological steps of wafer fabrication including, boule separation, orientation, OD and flat grinding, wire sawing, laser marking, edge grinding in accordance with documented procedures.
Work with engineers, scientists, and AMD management team to identify needs for new and/or upgraded fabrication capabilities, and to prepare the annual fabrication manpower, capital equipment and operational expense budgets.
Analyzes fabrication processes to determine process reliability and “bottlenecks”. Analyzes process/product failure modes and provides feedback for process optimization.
Performs trouble-shooting, problem identification and corrective action activities when the fabrication equipment or process is not performing to standards, specifications or customer expectations.
Monitors the preventative maintenance program for fabrication equipment. Performs process and equipment troubleshooting, problem identification and corrective action activities.
Tracks equipment downtime and idle time to provide efficiency studies presented in a formal setting.
Execute the design, procurement, installation, startup and hardening of new or upgraded equipment according to approved budgets and timelines.
Ensure that operators/users are properly trained to carry out new/upgraded fabrication procedures in a safe and accurate manner before certifying them to utilize new/upgraded fabrication equipment.
Assists Operations Manager and Production Supervisor in planning, scheduling and resource allocation for fabrication.
Participates in Advanced Material R&D Programs by organizing and carrying out project activities. Adheres to the project timelines and milestones.
Summarizes experimental results in formal or informal written and oral reports. Participates in R&D meetings by providing reports, plans, meeting minutes, action items and other requested documentation.
Continual interaction with managers, engineers, scientists, supervisors and technicians at the AMD location. Regular problem solving communications with persons at various levels of authority and/or at remote locations.