
Plasma/Dry Etch Manufacturing Process Engineer
Required skills
- Dry Etch
- Plasma Etch
- 28nm
- 300mm wafer Fab
- Analog Technologies
- Statistical Process Control
- Engineering Change Control
- Process Release Strategies
- FEOL Isolation
- Gate Etch Processing
Nice to have
- analytical skills
- problem solving skills
- communication skills
- project delivery
- influential relationships
- initiative
Role summary
LFAB is seeking an experienced Dry Etch Process Engineer with expertise in 28nm or equivalent advanced node technologies to drive new technology ramp in their 300mm wafer manufacturing facilities. The role involves supporting manufacturing operations, developing and implementing process improvements for efficiency, yield, and quality, and performing lot/equipment dispositions. Responsibilities include identifying and communicating systematic problems, supporting manufacturing ramp with equipment/process startup and experiments, and participating in data analysis and problem resolution. The position requires 5 years of experience in Dry/Plasma etch process engineering and a strong foundation in statistical process control and change control.
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We're at the forefront of an exciting era of growth and innovation at LFAB (Lehi Fab), where our state-of-the-art 300mm, 65nm, 45nm and 28nm analog and embedded wafer manufacturing facilities are driving production of a diverse semiconductor portfolio in the heart of the Silicon Slopes. As we continue to expand we're seeking an experienced Dry Etch Process Engineer with expertise in 28nm or equivalent advanced node technologies to drive our new technology ramp. At full production, our wafer fabs will manufacture tens of millions of analog and embedded processing chips every day and power electronics everywhere, supporting customer demand for decades to come. We're committed to responsible, sustainable manufacturing and making a meaningful impact on the local community through job creation and substantial investments in K-12 STEM education. In this role, you will be part of the factory team that will lead the activities ramp of our latest 28nm technology to yield entitlement, helping shape the future of the semiconductor industry.
The responsibilities of a Manufacturing Process Engineer in this role include:
- Support manufacturing operations
- Develop and implement improved methods of manufacturing, procedures, and processes that result in improved efficiencies, yields, machine operations, and quality
- Implement project or improvement plans for areas of responsibility including but not limited to: efficiency improvements, cost reduction or quality improvement programs, new product support and other process improvements
- Perform lot and equipment dispositions to support the continuous flow of production and to minimize cycle time in a high volume manufacturing 300mm wafer Fab running Analog Technologies
- Identify systematic problems in either process or equipment related sources and communicating findings to the engineering staff in a continuous manner
- Support the manufacturing ramp with execution of equipment/process startup, process experiments (SWRs)
- Participate in data analysis and problem resolution
Qualifications
Minimum requirements:
- 5 years of experience within Dry/Plasma etch process engineering
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
- Strong foundation in statistical process control, engineering change control and process release strategies
- Experience with 28nm and below
Preferred qualifications:
- Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
- Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery
- Demonstrated ability to build strong, influential relationships
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
- Ability to take the initiative and drive for result
- Experience with FEOL Isolation and Gate Etch Processing- STI, GATE, Contact, Flash integration methods.
- Experience with BEOL Via/Trench Etch processing.
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