Wafer Manufacturing Process Technician - Night Shift (Sun-Tue & alternating Sat., 7pm-7:30am)

Western Digital•San Jose, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Process Technicians function as the primary interface between the manufacturing, maintenance, and process and equipment engineering teams to ensure the consistent production of high-quality wafers. Process Technicians are responsible for monitoring the performance of tooling used in the manufacturing process and for helping to identify processing issues affecting output or product quality. Process Technicians are also responsible for the cycle time within their area and must resolve any WIP that is delayed or on hold. In addition, Process Technicians are often directly involved in the resolution of tooling or processing issues and may recommend, document and implement changes at the direction of the appropriate engineering group. Process Technicians also play a vital role in the training and certification of lower-level operators.

Requirements

Bachelors of Science in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Data Analysis or Statistics, Chemistry or Physics.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and familiarity of semiconductor wafer manufacturing processes (thin film deposition, ion mill, reactive ion etch, electroplating, photolithography, metrology, sputter etch, sputter deposition) and logistics
Knowledge of Statistical Process Control systems, applications and rules
Knowledge of MESA or similar Shop floor Control Systems
Able to extract, summarize, interpret and present process data
Able to apply process data to decision making
Knowledge and familiarity of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing Principles and DMAIC processes
Proficiency or experience with SQL or similar query languages
Proficiency or experience with VBA, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience with Project Management applications
Leadership qualities and experience
History of problem solving; able to drive problems to resolution
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

Responsibilities

Monitor the performance of tooling used in the manufacturing process.
Identify processing issues affecting output or product quality.
Manage cycle time within their area and resolve any WIP that is delayed or on hold.
Be involved in the resolution of tooling or processing issues.
Recommend, document, and implement changes at the direction of the appropriate engineering group.
Train and certify lower-level operators.