CMP Manufacturing Technician (50831)

TITLE: CMP ME TECHNICIAN

F SHIFT: FRIDAY TO SUNDAY AND EVERY OTHER THURSDAY, 12:00PM-12:00AM

REPORTS TO: SR. MANAGER, CMP MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Manager, CMP Manufacturing Engineering, the CMP ME Technician provides support to the manufacturing and engineering teams in the CMP area, assists and supports wafer fab production, reviews and documents processes or procedures, and dispositions abnormal wafers for rework; maintains process controls using Statistical Process Control (SPC), collects and analyzes data, and recommends corrective action; supports activities related to improved manufacturing efficiency. This position is located in Milpitas, California.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Supports global wafer recovery efforts by coordinating and performing activities, including but not limited to:
  • Polisher tool setup and qualification for recovery process
  • Manage wafer dispatch within CMP for optimal throughput
  • Coordinate logistics /communicate priorities with production and other modules to ensure consistent wafer output from the recovery process
  • Guide, assist, and train operators on wafer taping/ sigma correction
  • Review and disposition wafer returns from FIBE and Final Inspection
  • Perform defect mapping and associated documentation based on established procedures and guidelines
  • Provides support to the manufacturing and engineering teams in the CMP area
  • Supports wafer fab production and manufacturing processes to ensure that wafers are processed efficiently and cost effectively
  • Reviews and documents processes and procedures; partners with Engineering to implement changes effectively and with minimal disruption
  • Dispositions abnormal or atypical wafers for rework; ensures that rework is completed promptly
  • Collects and analyzes data and recommends corrective action if required
  • Reviews and maintains process controls using SPC and prepares charts and graphs as needed
  • Assists with trouble-shooting tools and process issues in the CMP area
  • Participates in and recommends modifications to procedures or processes in support of continuous improvement initiatives
  • Assists with training and certifying operators on various tools and manufacturing processes
  • Collaborates with manufacturing or engineering to qualify or approve new processes or procedures and may assist with identifying production integration timelines
  • Responds to inquiries from other team members, managers, or departments
  • Adheres to all safety policies and procedures as required
  • Performs other duties of a similar nature or level*