Process Engineer I

About the Role

This position is responsible for developing and sustaining semiconductor wafer fab production processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Statistical Process Control (SPC) of production processes.
• Process documentation.
• Writing and updating work instructions.
• Conducting experiments to invent or improve fabrication processes.

Sustaining Engineering

• Use of statistical software tools to monitor process performance.
• Monitoring equipment performance metrics.
• Diagnosing and corrective action of process excursions.
• Communication with production staff to understand production problems.
• Attain thorough knowledge of the Labtrax Manufacturing Execution System (MES).

Process Development Engineering

• Develop new processes to support new product releases.
• Continuous improvement of existing processes to improve yield or device improvement.
• Documentation of new work instructions.
• Developing and implementing process controls.
• Training production staff to execute new processes.

Process Equipment Ownership

• Understand operating principles of process equipment.
• Communicate with Equipment Maintenance staff regarding equipment issues, status, and repairs.
• Assist in troubleshooting of equipment.
• Author work instructions for safe equipment operation.
• Work with the Equipment team to set up Preventative Maintenance (PM) procedures.
• Address issues during weekly equipment qualifications.

Process Area Ownership

• Ensure assigned areas are safe, organized, and tidy.
• Document and monitor area start-up and shut-down procedures.
• Communicate with Production and Engineering management regarding any problems.

Teamwork

• Participate in engineering discussions.
• Assist other process engineers in cross-area projects.
• Provide periodic updates on engineering projects and production performance.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must be a US PERSON to work on ITAR products.
• A minimum of Bachelor in Science degree in Science or Engineering.
• A combination of education and work experience may be considered.
• Experience or knowledge in the following areas is beneficial but not required:
• General knowledge of semiconductor fab tools and processes is a plus.
• Statistical Data Analysis.
• Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Knowledge of Semiconductor device physics, especially optoelectronic devices.
• Exposure to 1 or more of the following software/programming languages: SQL, Visual Basic, Matlab, JMP, and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.

Qualifications

• Previous semiconductor process experience is desirable but not required.

The estimated pay range for this role is $71,400 - $90,000 annually.

Thorlabs offers a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, a generous PTO package, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement.