Engineering Process Staff Engineer

Job Summary: 

This position is a key member of the Engineering team, in charge of improving, sustaining and troubleshooting Implant/RTP processes.

Responsible for all aspects of wafer processing within the Fab area. Implement and qualify technology/process transfers from sister sites. Drive cost reduction, yield enhancement, capacity and process optimization activities in a team environment, whilst adhering to all aspects of the company’s safety procedures. Liaising with other groups within the company.

Duties and responsibilities will include the following:

• Maintenance and development of processes on assigned tool set across RTP/Implant.
• Ensure correct documentation is in place, i.e. operating specifications, OCAP’s etc.
• Effective communication to shift personnel and other groups as required.
• Ensure M.I.S (Promis) process flows are correct through each owned equipment set.
• Implementation of improvement projects to achieve company and group goals.
• Process qualification of new or relocated equipment.
• Develop robust processes through use of Design of Experiment, in order to achieve above target capability indices (Cp/Cpk) on etch processes.
• Ensure appropriate and robust process control checks, in-line product measurement and process control charts are in place to sustain process robustness.
• Optimize production process recipes in terms of cost and tool capacity and robustness.
• Generate and maintain process FMEA’s to drive proactive scrap prevention across RTP/Implant.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

· Degree/HND in Scientific/Engineering discipline is preferred.

Desired Skills

·  3 years plus wafer fab experience.

·  Ability to work flexible hours.

·  Ability to work effectively in teams.

·  Ability to empower and listen to others.

·  Detailed knowledge of wafer fab manufacturing processes and systems

·  Familiar with all modern manufacturing concepts such as; JIT, Kaizen, Zero Defects, SPC, TQM and TPM.

·  Experienced in driving continuous improvement activities and projects for assigned measurables.

·   Highly motivated, results orientated customer service orientated, strong leadership and communication skills.

Experience on the following equipment:

- Applied Materials XR9500 and/or Axcelis GSD 200, Purion implanters.

- Mattson 2800 rapid thermal anneal tools.

- 3D Micromac Laser anneal.