Principal Process Engineer - Etch

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Global Foundries Fab 9 Reactive Ion Etch (RIE) module is seeking a Process Engineer to become part of our 200mm Fabricator team in Essex, VT. The individual selected for this position will be part of the Manufacturing Engineering organization with primary responsibilities focused on development, support and continuous improvement of RIE manufacturing processes. This will be a fully onsite position, with a Mon - Friday daytime schedule, with some flexibility for evening / weekend hours as needed.

• Drive continuous improvement efforts in support of throughput , cost reduction, and yield learning
• Define and maintain process qualification roadmaps
• Drive process qualifications, implement process control plans and in collaboration with the module equipment engineers, technicians, and other stakeholders
• Design, execute, and analyze experiments to screen and optimize manufacturing processes to meet technology (performance, yield, and reliability) and manufacturing (process stability, cost of ownership) targets
• Use Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to assess and mitigate risk for process changes
• Must be technically inclined and able to lead hands on tactical troubleshooting efforts to resolve long term performance issues; must be able to deconstruct and understand complex systems
• Collaborate with Global Foundries' integration, equipment, and quality engineering teams to support the development of improved next generation technologies
• Utilization of structured problem solving (using methods such as 8D) to execute troubleshooting and help develop solutions that prevent recurrence

Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs Other duties as assigned by manager / supervisor

• Education:
  
  BS degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Solid State Physics or other relevant engineering physical science discipline
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 4-5 years of Semiconductor experience, as well as a solid understanding and knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Fluency in English Language - both written & verbal
• 10% travel may be required
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment as required per cleanroom protocols / standards
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments
• Strong organizational skills along with demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and able to react to shifting priorities to meet business needs
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with diverse teams, customers, internal and external partners
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, energetic and self-starter

• 6+ years’ experience as a semiconductor process engineer
• Knowledge of semiconductor/silicon processing
• Prior experience working in a semiconductor cleanroom environment
• Technology related Master’s and/or PHD degree:
  Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Solid State Physics, or other relevant disciplines
• Willing to work a compressed shift for the first 6 months during training

Expected Salary Range $85,000.00 - $ The exact Salary will be determined based on…