Thin Film Manufacturing Engineer (51714)

Thin Film Manufacturing Engineer

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Director of Thin Film Manufacturing Engineering, the Thin Film Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the monitoring, sustaining, and supporting day-to-day thin film manufacturing processes utilizing ion beam techniques, including providing technical support to ensure process reliability; verifying process robustness with characterization of process latitudes through experimentation; improving the efficiency of deposition and/or dry etching processes; developing and implementing practices or methodologies which reduce cost and improve operational efficiency; conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective action; and improving production yields via process/tool manufacturability optimization. This position is located in Milpitas, California.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Monitors, sustains, and supports day-to-day thin film manufacturing processes, programs, and activities
  • Ensures process reliability by providing technical support to operators, technicians, and other engineers
  • Collaborates with development team on new thin film process integration and manufacturing process improvements
  • Improves the efficiency of deposition and/or dry etching processes analyzing data, conducting experiments, and researching alternative methods which reduce scrap
  • Designs and conducts experiments to verify process robustness with characterization of process latitudes
  • Develops and implements practices or methodologies which lower cost, reduce cycle time, and improve operational efficiency
  • Conducts root cause analysis and implements corrective action if required
  • Responds to inquiries from other team members, managers, or departments
  • Uses Statistical Process Control (SPC) to analyze product quality data; develops charts or reports and presents findings before groups or teams
  • Adheres to all safety policies and procedures as required
  • Performs other duties of a similar nature or level*