Process Engineer

Position: Staff Process Engineer
Location: Pine Brook

Primary

Duties & Responsibilities

* Actively uses process development tools and systems such as Process FMEA, Gage R&R, SPC, DOE and ISO 9000 & 9014 methodologies in the development of fabrication processes and analysis of experimental results.

* Ensures that each fabrication process step is properly documented, reviewed and approved before it is adopted as the AMD/NJ standard technological procedure.

* Works with company confidential or business sensitive information related to the equipment and processes utilized in the fabrication of SiC and other AMD materials.

* Performs and supervises technological steps of wafer fabrication including, boule separation, orientation, OD and flat grinding, wire sawing, laser marking, edge grinding in accordance with documented procedures.

* Work with engineers, scientists, and AMD management team to identify needs for new and/or upgraded fabrication capabilities, and to prepare the annual fabrication manpower, capital equipment and operational expense budgets.

* Analyzes fabrication processes to determine process reliability and "bottlenecks". Analyzes process/product failure modes and provides feedback for process optimization.

* Performs trouble-shooting, problem identification and corrective action activities when the fabrication equipment or process is not performing to standards, specifications or customer expectations.

* Monitors the preventative maintenance program for fabrication equipment. Performs process and equipment troubleshooting, problem identification and corrective action activities.

* Tracks equipment downtime and idle time to provide efficiency studies presented in a formal setting.

* Execute the design, procurement, installation, startup and hardening of new or upgraded equipment according to approved budgets and timelines.

* Ensure that operators/users are properly trained to carry out new/upgraded fabrication procedures in a safe and accurate manner before certifying them to utilize new/upgraded fabrication equipment.

* Assists Operations Manager and Production Supervisor in planning, scheduling and resource allocation for fabrication.

* Participates in Advanced Material R&D Programs by organizing and carrying out project activities. Adheres to the project timelines and milestones.

* Summarizes experimental results in formal or informal written and oral reports. Participates in R&D meetings by providing reports, plans, meeting minutes, action items and other requested documentation.

* Continual interaction with managers, engineers, scientists, supervisors and technicians at the AMD location. Regular problem solving communications with persons at various levels of authority and/or at remote locations.

Education & Experience

* Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or a related area of study

* 2 to 5 years of hands-on experience in the technology of semiconductor substrates, process control and manufacturing, or engineered materials industry.

* Experience in CNC machining a strong plus

* Experience in ingot slicing, polishing, lapping and grinding is a strong plus

* Experience in design and application of 3D printing to create process aids a strong plus.

* General knowledge of semiconductor materials, technological processes used in their manufacturing and methods of materials characterization.

* Experience with problem analysis and resolution

* Demonstrated ability to achieve results independently or working with others

* Ability to recommend and implement improvements.

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

* Experience statistics and data processing tools (JMP, Minitab, Excel, Matlab).

Skills

* Knowledge of substrate fabrication processes that include boule shaping, boule orientation, ingot slicing, polishing, lapping and grinding.

* Hands-on experience with substrate characterization and use of optical, interferometric and other tools.

* Familiarity with statistical process control tools, such as Design of Experiments (DOE), Process FMEA, Gage R&R, or similar.

* Working knowledge of ISO 9000 quality system requirements a strong commitment to developing and maintaining ISO compliant activities.

* Fluency with programs and tools used for data collection, analysis, modeling and plotting, such as Excel or similar.

* Ability to handle multiple priorities involving external and internal priorities

* Ability to excel in a cross-organizational, cross cultural, global team environment

* Handle special assignments promptly and professionally

* Set a high standard of ethics, professionalism, leadership, and competency

Working Conditions

* Primarily office work, with factory-floor tasks

Physical Requirements

* Ability to work at computer

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

ITAR/EAR and Other Requirements

* Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or protected individual).

* Compliance with all applicable export control regulations.

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