MTS Process Engineer – ETCH (Photonics)

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Summary of Role:

GlobalFoundries Fab 8 is seeking to fill the role of SMTS ETCH Process Engineer. We are seeking a highly experienced process engineer who will report directly to a functional area module manager in Fab8 in Malta, NY.  The engineer will have a large range of responsibilities such as new technology development and supporting a large range of complex issues troubleshooting for sustaining high volume manufacturing (HVM).  The engineer will manage a variety of tasks and projects for both sustaining HVM and improving yield, cost and on-time delivery consistent with the Fab8 business objectives.

Essential Responsibilities Include:

In your role you are responsible for the following. This responsibility includes, but is not limited to:

• Define and implement etch process improvements for new technology insertion to improve process robustness and achieve technology milestones for yield, reliability, etc
• Drive process and technology transfer from customers and other GlobalFoundries fabs to Fab8 and well and new technology development for 14nm and beyond
• Lead, plan and execute continuous improvement projects to increase yield, productivity, and cost effectiveness (including rework improvement)
• Engage in proactive teamwork to support cross functional milestones through collaboration with quality, equipment, integration, and operations engineering teams
• Mentor and train technicians on shift to support quality and delivery metrics for 24×7 fab operations
• Execute strategy projects for improvement of sustaining of operations through monitoring of statistical process control (SPC) charts and disposition of out of spec material
• Drive process improvements for high volume manufacturing using statistical tools, DOE techniques, data driven decision making and systematic problem-solving skills
• Support the process planning and quality organizations to ensure the equipment meet the cost, quality and reliability metrics
• Achieve customer on-time delivery and cycle time commitments through tool qualification and run path management with manufacturing operations
• Use Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to assess and mitigate risk for process changes
• Evaluate new toolsets and upgrades in order to define best selection for Fab 8 capacity expansion
• Lead troubleshooting task forces and help develop solutions that prevent recurrence for excursion incidents (using such methods as 8D)
• Support Fab8’s efforts in building a world class organization, achieving manufacturing excellence and establishing a team based collaborative culture

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs

Required Qualifications:

• BS degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Solid State Physics or other relevant engineering physical science discipline is required
• Minimum 5 years of Semiconductor experience
• Fluency in English Language written & verbal

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7+ years’ experience as etch process engineer
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, energetic and self-starter
• Outstanding communication skills – both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization and experience in working with external constituencies
• Strong organizational skills along with demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and able to react to shifting priorities to meet business need
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments
• Individuals will be and must be able to understand complex automated systems and human interactions.
• Statistical Data Analysis program experience and or other programing language experience (such as Jump, Matlab, Origin, Python, etc.) is preferred