Hitachi High-Tech Corporation ยท 1 month ago
Field Process Engineer II
Scottsdale, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$79K/yr - $109K/yr
2+ years expHitachi High-Tech America, Inc. is seeking a Field Process Engineer II to support the Semiconductor Equipment Division at customer sites. The role involves providing process engineering support, troubleshooting, and developing etch processes while maintaining strong customer relations.
IndustrialManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
The position is expected to be able to lead assigned projects with management support and manageable risks; ensuring that necessary support is given to meet customer expectations and customer deadlines
Day-to-Day responsibilities include completing assigned tasks in a timely fashion, developing good customer relations, troubleshooting customer process issues, working closely with the customer to understand needs and reporting back to SED as well as managing and driving projects to closure
Perform hands-on RIE/dry etch process troubleshooting and development. This includes performing troubleshooting and data analysis at the customer site without the use of laptops or outside sources being carried into a high security fab, meeting the objectives of customer requirements for current customer projects, and updating recipes as needed
Perform etch process development to support productivity programs. This includes interacting with the customer to understand needs, making process DOE, achieving defectivity solutions and hitting customer process stability specs
Utilize analytical tools & techniques to solve process development issues
Analysis of data, design and execution of experiments including DOE at customer site
Upon completion of training, must be able to operate Hitachi plasma etch systems and all associated semiconductor metrology equipment
Working under supervision, must be able to complete process development tasks after receiving instructions
Generate internal and external documentation for products, presentations, and technical reports, and generate process engineering specifications
Interface with customers regarding demonstration results, new product evaluations, training of process and/or equipment, and troubleshooting of process issues
May be required to support customer sites around the world as needed per SED business unit
Nights and weekends may occasionally be needed to support projects to closure
Qualification
Required
BS Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
2+ years Plasma Etch Process experience or semiconductor processing preferred
Advanced understanding and experience with dry etch/RIE and plasma science
Familiarity with a variety of metrology and characterization methods used in the semiconductor industry
Strong engineering analytical/problem solving skills
Understanding of Scientific Method and experience using it
In depth understanding of statistical process control (SPC) and design of experiments (DOE)
Familiarity with working in a laboratory or fab and must be able to work in a clean room environment for extended hours
Ability to work overtime, shift work, and/or flexible schedule as needed
On time to work and training, on time completion of assignments, and strong preparation skills for assignments
Proactively protects IP/confidentiality and follows fab security measures
Ability to adapt to new procedures concerning work in the facility
Create and maintain technical and/or procedural documentation with our colleagues in Japan
Maintain appropriate records and documentation for all work performed
Self-motivated and show ability to adapt to changes in a fast-moving environment and stay until completion
Strong knowledge of chemistry, the ability to analyze OES data, equipment data, and utilize other predictive software is required
Must have good verbal and written communication and strong analytical capabilities
Demonstrate project planning, execution, and leadership skills with on-time delivery of milestones
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Strong troubleshooting skills required
Must be able to work in a clean room environment for extended hours
Must have strong interpersonal skills as this role will be interfacing with engineers globally
Preferred
Experience working with semiconductor equipment is highly desirable
Experience working in a cleanroom or Fab is highly desirable
Company
Hitachi High-Tech Corporation
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