CMP Manufacturing Engineer

TITLE:

CMP MANUFACTURING ENGINEERFLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

REPORTS TO:

SR. MANAGER, CMP MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

SUMMARY:

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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

* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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 annual base salary for this full-time position is between $-$ + bonus target + benefits. Within the range the individual pay may differ depending on additional factors including job responsibilities, job related knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience. The annual base pay range shown is subject to change and may be modified periodically.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The CMP Manufacturing Engineer works primarily in an office environment from Monday thru Friday. The schedule may be altered from time-to-time to…