SMTS Process Engineer – CMP / Backgrind – (Photonics)

About GlobalFoundries:

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. GlobalFoundries is owned by Mubadala Investment Company. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

GF FotonixTM introduction

GLOBALFOUNDRIES is the place to grow your career as a key member of our FotonixTM team.  GF FotonixTM is a monolithic platform, the first in the industry to combine its differentiated 300mm photonics features and world-class RF-CMOS on a silicon wafer, delivering best-in-class performance at scale.  GF FotonixTM enables the highest level of co-integration of RF, CMOS and photonics components onto a single product die.  This monolithic solution also enables innovative packaging solutions, such as attachment of fiber arrays, support for 2.5D packaging, and on-die lasers.   GF is also developing custom silicon photonics solutions for our clients and their industry-leading applications.  GF FotonixTM solutions are developed and manufactured at the company’s advanced manufacturing facility in Malta, N.Y. 

Be BOLD in driving the exciting field of silicon photonics and be part of the industry-leading GLOBALFOUNDRIES FotonixTM team!

We are looking for an experienced process engineer to join our team as a member of technical staff to help develop, qualify Si Photonics technology and ramp to high volume.

Summary of Role:

• Establishing the process engineering related business processes and standard operating procedures (SOP) necessary to run the tools in production, as well as their documentation.
• Creating training materials and perform the training for shift technicians. 
• The timely realization of the ramp up plan requires very close interaction with all internal and external stakeholders and close working relationship with equipment suppliers.
• As a team player, the candidate needs good interaction with Process Integration, Manufacturing, Technology Development team and Vendor/Suppliers. 
• After the equipment start and ramp up, the individual would be responsible for 7/24 sustaining activities and process engineering tasks including response for abnormal tool down events, run path management, performance tracking, equipment matching and continuous improvement.

Essential Responsibilities include:

• Senior member of technical Staff – Process Engineering – helps develop the CMP and back grind processes for Si Photonics technology.
• In this role one would also support the latest technology run in GlobalFoundries and other derivative technologies as a member of the CMP and Cu Plating team.
• The individual also Recommends and implements equipment and process modifications to improve production efficiencies, manufacturing techniques and production yields for existing products.
• A good working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), Structured Problem-Solving skills and Failure Mode & Effect Analytical (FMEA) methods would be essential.

Other Responsibilities:

• Establishing the process engineering related business processes and standard operating procedures (SOP) necessary to run the tools in production, as well as their documentation.
• Creating training materials and perform the training for shift technicians. 
• The timely realization of the ramp up plan requires very close interaction with all internal and external stakeholders and close working relationship with equipment suppliers.
• As a team player, the candidate needs good interaction with Process Integration, Manufacturing, Technology Development team and Vendor/Suppliers. 
• After the equipment start and ramp up, the individual would be responsible for 7/24 sustaining activities and process engineering tasks including response for abnormal tool down events, run path management, performance tracking, equipment matching and continuous improvement.
• Work with equipment, process engineers, and manufacturing teams to ensure production wafer quality (e.g. achieve Cp/Cpk targets, eliminate yield systematics and meet line/wafer yield targets) and on time delivery.
• Support change point management activities in the module.
• The candidate needs to perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety and Security requirements and programs.  
• The position will be located at GLOBALFOUNDRIES in Malta, New York, and report to the Fab8 CMP Process Engineering Manager.

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics or other relevant engineering/physical science discipline is required
• 6-10 years of semiconductor industry experience
• Fluent in English Language – written & verbal
• Ability to work in a factory environment including weekend coverage
• Able to perform shift work during training; including working in a cleanroom environment per semiconductor industry and GLOBALFOUNDRIES​ protocol/requirements
• Able to wear all required clean room protective clothing and equipment throughout a 12 hour day (excluding breaks)

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.S./Masters Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics or other relevant engineering/physical science discipline is required
• Knowledge of device physics and semiconductor manufacturing is preferred.
• Certifications in semiconductor tools of interest.
• Understanding and knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE).
• 6-10 years experience in high volume semiconductor manufacturing site.
• Experience in CMP and Backgrind is highly preferable
• Able to multitask
• Able to work in teams
• Able to efficiently problem solve
• Able to make decisions with little supervision
• Able to work with computers and automated systems
• Knowledge of FDC and SPC
• Understanding of APC
• Can do statistical analysis
• Can understand and create design of experiment