Sr. Process Engineer - Lithography

Sr. Process Engineer – Lithography (111637)
Job Purpose

The PCB industry is experiencing a renaissance with the industry focusing on Interconnect Technology and Miniaturization. With layers of circuits approaching more than 70 layers and features approaching below 1 mil (25.4 microns), the industry is rapidly changing from the early 2000s to enabling technologies in the 2020s and 2030s. Sanmina's PCB division is at the forefront of this renaissance, offering new opportunities for talented engineers in chemical engineering, material science, physics, and mechanical engineering.

Sanmina is seeking engineers to explore opportunities to unleash the potential of advanced semiconductors and enable significant technological advancements. The Process Engineer will be responsible for the PCB lithography process lines.

• Responsible for the dry film lithography and associated wet etch processes and process tools used for PCB manufacturing.
• Develop and use SPC / KPIs to track process performance; drive continuous improvement projects.
• Partner with equipment engineering to develop and document performance maintenance checklists. Define qualification requirements to be used after PMs and down tool events.
• Understand the capabilities of your fabrication process. Source new tools, drive tool changes, and develop new processes to enhance PCB manufacturing capabilities.
• Work closely with operations to ensure that process work instructions are clear and processes are operator-friendly.
• Work collaboratively with upstream and downstream process modules to investigate defect root causes and develop solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, preferably Chemical or Materials Science Engineering.
• A minimum of 7 years working experience in electrochemical processing or a graduate degree with 5 years experience in electrochemistry.
• Experienced with SPC.
• Strong data analysis skills and proficiency with tools such as JMP, Minitab, Excel.
• Experienced in statistical data analysis and Design of Experiments.
• Proven track record in solving problems using 8D and continuous improvement via DMAIC.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• A self-starter and go-getter capable of driving the yield improvement progress.

Salary Range (annual): $ - $. Actual base pay will be based on a candidate’s years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills. The total rewards package includes health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company-paid holidays, paid time off, and may include eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program.

This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.