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Knowles Corporation · 13 hours ago

Staff Engineer, MEMS Process Development

Itasca, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

7+ years exp

Knowles Corporation is a market leader and global provider of advanced micro-acoustic microphones and audio solutions. They are seeking a motivated individual to develop MEMS technology for microphones and related mobile applications, requiring expertise in MEMS process integration, statistical analysis, and collaboration with foundry partners.

Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Interface with MEMS wafer foundry partners to execute on new product introductions (NPI) work

The basic concepts of the semiconductor foundry processes are a must requirement

Fast-reacted and responsible for any new issues and work closely with foundry suppliers

Collaborate with cross-functional team to understand issues and drive the root cause for each issue to achieve a stable high volume mass production products

Create and analyze statistically designed experiments to effectively evaluate process corners to identify major risks and ensure margin for high volume applications

Develop and implement techniques for gathering and analyzing large data sets to identify currently unknown relationships between in-line metrics and final device performance

Candidate with Failure analysis skills (SEM, FIB, TEM, SIMS, FTIR, Raman, etc.) is plus

Qualification

MEMS process integrationStatistical analysisData miningFailure analysisScripting languagesDOE setupData analysisCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsReporting skills

Required

Master Degree or above in Engineering field (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Physics)

Candidate with Master degree must have 7 years' process experience in MEMS or semiconductor industrial field

Candidate with PhD degree must have minimum 3 years' process experience in MEMS or semiconductor industrial field

The basic concepts of the semiconductor foundry processes are a must requirement

A strong background in communication, negotiation, DOE setup, data analysis and reporting skills

Ability to travel overseas occasionally and participate in evening calls with Asia

Preferred

Candidate with MEMS/semiconductor/display process integration and process transfer expertise is plus

Statistical analysis software experience such as JMP, SAS, Minitab is preferred

Characterization/failure analysis experience in SEM, FIB, surface science analysis, interferometry, electrical testing, etc. is plus

Knowledgeable with scripting languages; including python and JMP JSL is plus

Company

Knowles Corporation

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Knowles is a leading manufacturer of specialty electronic components.

Founded in 1946

Itasca, Illinois, US

10001+ employees

http://www.knowles.com

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