Process Engineer - Glass Core Technology

Process Engineer - Glass Core Technology

Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $950 million global manufacturer of abroad line of electronic interconnect solutions, including High-Speed Board-to-Board,High-Speed Cables, Mid-Board and Panel Optics, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. Samtec Technology Centers are dedicated to developing and advancing technologies, strategies and products to optimize both the performance and cost of a system from the bare die to an interface 100 meters away,and all interconnect points in between.

With 40+ international locations and productssold in more than 125 different countries, Samtec’s global presence enables itsunmatched customer service.

THIS POSITION WILL BE ONSITE AT SAMTEC'S HEADQUARTERS IN NEW ALBANY, IN

Summary/Objective:
The GCT process engineer will be responsible for owning and maintaining glass wafer process flows. This will entail developing and maintaining new processes, materials and troubleshooting issues with existing process/product flows. This position will require great communication skills, solid wafer processing knowledge, and the ability to work cross-functionally within GCT and the greater Samtec team.

Responsibilities:

• Engineering ownership of GCT processes, glass wafer process development, and implementation in either CMP, Litho, or Plating processes, including:
• Through glass via (TGV) fabrication and filling technologies
• Wafer-based fabrication processes to allow electrical, optical, and fluidic interconnects
• Work with internal customers to transition new products from first-time builds through scale up to reliable production processes while maintaining Samtec’s sudden service principles.
• Create, simplify and improves processes in fab operations including lithography, deposition (Plating), and/or CMP.
• Characterize wafers using optical microscopy, SEM/EDS, FIB/SEM, XRD, XRF, and electrical test.
• Design and execute DOEs to advance new materials and processes.
• Statistical analysis using software e.g., JMP (custom / screening DOEs) and Minitab.
• Pull large datasets (SQL, Mongo
  
  DB) and synthesize data into actionable improvements to enhance product yield.
• Collaborate with a team of scientists and engineers to develop new materials and processes for glass wafer processing.

• 5+ years of process and equipment experience in wafer/panel engineering and wafer/panel fabrication in one or more of the following unit operations: CMP, i-line Photolithography, or electroplating.
• Must be a self-starter.
• Expertise with Glass, Silicon, Semiconductor, or Hard drive wafer/panel processes and/or development and high-volume manufacturing strongly desired.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with operators and management.
• Ability to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliance requirements.
• Strong technical and verbal/written communication skills.
• Understanding and application of SPC methods and control techniques.
• Excellent problem sovling skills – able to quickly identify root cause and implement permanent corrective actions.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an Engineering discipline ( Materials Science, Chemical or Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or related)