Thin Film & Etch Engineering Manager

Job/Pos ition Summary

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.

Primary 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.

• Bachelor's of Science in Engineering is required.
• 5+ years of experience in a semiconductor manufacturing environment, specifically in Etch and Thin films. Other areas such as photolithography and/or grind/polish production experience is a plus.