As a staff semiconductor process engineer, you will have the following responsibilities
- Conduct hands-on experiments to optimize performance, cost, and throughput of wafer fabrication processes such as wafer grinding, chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) and wet chemical cleaning
- Respond to customer feedback and identify opportunities for quality improvement
- Develop a deep understanding of a variety of semiconductor processing tools in order to help assist the production team with troubleshooting, maintenance and training
- Work with third party vendors to continually evaluate and stay up-to-date on industry best-practices
- Work creatively and cross-functionally with other teams at Halo to develop novel wafer fabrication techniques
- Analyze production data from metrology tools to monitor and improve wafer defectivity and geometry
- Collect, summarize and present results to other team members
Requirements
Preferred Education & Experience
The ideal candidate is a MS or PhD with 5+ years of relevant experience (or BS with 8+ years of relevant experience) in engineering, science or a related discipline. Candidates with higher levels of experience are also welcome to apply.What We’re Looking For
Outstanding detail-oriented analytical, creative, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically to diagnose issues and optimize complex processesExcellent understanding of and intuition for physical processes, both mechanical and chemicalExperience operating technically complicated production or laboratory equipmentFamiliarity with various metrology tools and optical inspection techniquesExcellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary teamAbility to manage multiple priorities with a proactive “can do” attitudeBenefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)Free Food & SnacksStock Option PlanShort Term & Long Term DisabilityBase salary $155,000 - $170,000