CMP Manufacturing Engineer

Job Details:

Job Location:

Milpitas, CA 95035, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $ - $ Salary,

Job Shift: Days,

TITLE:

CMP MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

REPORTS TO:

SR. MANAGER, CMP MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

Under the direction of the Sr. Manager of CMP Manufacturing Engineering, the CMP Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the monitoring, sustaining, and supporting day-to-day CMP processes on the manufacturing line, including delivering strategies to improve process margins and optimize wafer CMP and cleaning processes; developing and implementing practices or methodologies which reduce cost and improve operational efficiency; analyzing data, creating reports, and making presentations to groups;

conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective action; partnering with other engineers to develop and implement procedures for transitioning new products in the manufacturing line; and reviewing, updating, and maintaining all documentation and MPI’s. This position is located in Milpitas, California

• Monitors and supports day-to-day CMP manufacturing processes, programs and activities which improve and optimize quality and performance.
• Develops and implements practices or methodologies which lower cost, increase yield, and improve operational efficiency
• Recommends improvements to processes to improve productivity via process/tool manufacturability optimization
• Ensures process reliability and consistency by providing technical support to operators, technicians, and other engineers
• Designs and conducts experiments to verify process efficiency and robustness; analyzes data and reports findings
• Conducts root cause analysis and implements corrective action if required
• Responds to inquiries from other team members, managers, or departments
• Uses Statistical Process Control (SPC) to analyze product quality data; develops charts or reports and presents findings before groups or teams
• Collaborates with development team regarding new CMP process integration and manufacturing process improvements
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures as required
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level*

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical or Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics.
• Two years of hands on experience working in the HDD fabrication or semiconductor industries in a manufacturing or process engineering role
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications

• Strong knowledge and understanding of CMP principles, practices, and techniques
• Knowledge of magnetic recording head or HDD manufacturing
• Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office applications to create spreadsheets, Word documents, and presentations
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of contractors, consultants, employees, and management
• Able to work productively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management
• Able to comply with all safety policies and procedures
• Able to use critical thinking to resolve issues, conduct root cause analysis, and make recommendations for process improvements
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving and trouble shooting skills
• Flexible and able to prioritize

The CMP Manufacturing Engineer works primarily in an office environment from Monday thru Friday. The schedule may be altered from time-to-time to meet business or operational needs; may travel from building-to-building as needed. Works in a class 100 ESD sensitive wafer manufacturing facility; wears a cleanroom (bunny) suit, including hood,…