Thin Film & Etch Engineering Manager

3D Glass Solutions, Inc-Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

The Engineering Group Leader must provide technical expertise and sustaining support related to manufacturing and R&D. Evaluates and improves processes in manufacturing systems through disciplined problem-solving methodology and design of experiments.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's of Science in Engineering is required.
  • 5+ years of experience in a semiconductor manufacturing environment, specifically in Etch and Thin films.
  • This position will require lawful access to ITAR/EAR controlled information, and employees in these roles will need to meet those requirements. Requirements include US Citizenship, US Permanent Resident, or the ability to meet contract-specific licensure requirements.

Nice To Haves

  • Other areas such as photolithography and/or grind/polish production experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical expertise and sustaining support related to manufacturing.
  • Manage a group of engineers, 5-10 people in size.
  • Evaluate and improve processes in manufacturing systems through disciplined problem-solving methodology and design of experiments.
  • Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving quality, yields, production rates, efficiencies, and reducing costs.
  • Develop innovative solutions and incorporate new methods and processes to improve existing operations.
  • Improve process capability metrics (Cp, Cpk) and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards.
  • Collect, record, and document data and effectively communicate results with presentations and reporting that summarize key results and support effective decision making.
  • Provide suggestions during incident investigations and advise on corrective actions.
  • Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
  • Plan and establish a sequence of operations to produce the product and to promote efficient utilization of resources.
  • Implement a process to qualify manufacturing tool stations and operations prior to committing to product.
  • Implement a process to qualify technical personnel on manufacturing processes and equipment.
  • Develop tool maintenance procedures and troubleshoot toolset issues.
  • Determine root causes of failures using statistical methods and recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods.
  • Perform additional functions and other duties as assigned or required.
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