Technology & Operations plays an essential role in the company’s success by ensuring the delivery of high quality, scalable, cost-competitive technologies and supply to create a competitive advantage for our customers.
The Process Engineer is responsible for multiple processes and tool ownership in a high volume manufacturing facility. The engineer is responsible for identifying and reducing sources of variation, implementing zero defect processes, reducing defectivity, defining tool qualification procedures, improving tool utilization and availability, reducing cycle time, identifying and qualifying new tools, and supporting development or transfer activities.
Key Job Functions:
Improving tool utilization and availability
Supporting process development activities
Process development and optimization
Developing and writing specifications
Reducing overall cost by improving tool performance and reducing scrap
Developing and writing standard work procedures and Out of Control Action Plans (OCAP)
Implementation of process SPC using Six-Sigma statistical methodology
Working with manufacturing and industrial engineering for capacity planning and modeling
Participating in and/or leading cross-functional and lean activity teams
Sourcing and process releasing new equipment
Training process technicians in dispositioning wafers in process out of control situations
Training wafer FAB associates in process tool operation using our standard work process
Identification and reduction of recurrent machine faults
Job Qualifications:
BS or higher in an engineering discipline
3-5+ years experience in process engineering in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment with direct experience in some of the following areas/tools:
Plate (e.g. Cu, Au, Ni)
Metals (e.g. Endura, Clusterline, CHA Evap)
Grind (e.g. Disco, Lam, Delam)
Films (e.g. Centura, ASM)
CMP (e.g. Mirra)
Ability to generate, analyze, and interpret equipment and process performance data and produce a timely action plan to resolve recurring failures
Demonstrated presentation skills. Candidate will be called upon to train others and present complex datasets and process problems/ solutions to diverse audiences
Competent in troubleshooting problems and capable of applying logic to isolate and solve them
Ability to deal with multiple issues and shifting priorities
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to interact professionally and effectively with multiple disciplines in a 24x7 manufacturing facility
Good foundational problem solving skills with creative solutions and out-of-the-box thinking
Self-motivated; able to take initiative and effectively prioritize work for self
A strong desire to help create a positive, winning, world class working environment
Previous experience in Lean Manufacturing methods is highly desirable
Experience designing experiments (DOE) with statistical analysis in order to drive results
Experience collaborating and driving supplier improvements to develop robust hardware and processes
Familiar with production MES and engineering software systems such as JMP, FDC (FabGuard), et. al.
Safety and Quality minded approach and work habit
Must be able to obtain and maintain an Export Control Clearance
More information about NXP in the United States...
NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.
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