Wafer Fabrication (THIN FILMS) Process Engineer-Missouri - (US-MO-Kansas City - 64999)

Compensation: $70K - $80K / Year
Minimum Education: Bachelors
Job Type: Full Time
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Wafer Fab Process Engineer needed near Kansas City, Missouri to support all aspects of production in the areas of Metallization.
Must have a good understanding of the principles involved in semiconductor wafer processing and experienced using the equipment in thin film (PVD) deposition as well as the support equipment used to monitor these processes. Will be responsible for maintaining a high level of out-going quality from the wafer fab and the development of various processes to support the growth of new products. The Process Engineer will initiate and implement process changes that will improve yield, reduced production cycle time, lower cost, and
improve quality.

Profile:
We are a global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality, application-specific products in the semiconductor markets, serving the consumer electronics, industrial, communications, computing, and auto markets. Some of our products include diodes, rectifiers, transistors, protection devices, MOSFETs, functional specific arrays, DC-DC switching and linear voltage regulators, Hall-effect sensors and amplifiers & comparators.

Duties:
The Process Engineer will work in conjunction with other team members to support daily production operation which includes maintaining shop instructions, reporting of key area performance indices, troubleshooting production equipment, and training key operators. You will identify and evaluate new process technologies to improve the
efficiency of the Metallization area. Assist in Engineering Product and Process improvement studies by evaluating process control wafers and process characterizations. Evaluate and disposition maverick product in the area, with the help of the Product Engineer. Assist in evaluation of process and material changes that will help to reduce cost and increase yield, quality, and throughput. Establish good channels of communication for all shifts and support the
area team in maintaining pass-down logs, equipment status, etc. to improve communication in the area. Provide documentation in the form of Shop Instructions, FMEAs, ECNs, TECNs, and SWRs. Provide Training to operators and trouble shooting support to technicians as needed.

Qualifications:
Bachelors of Science in Engineering (Master's Preferred) & experienced with standard industry practices. Must be familiar with Varian 3180, 3190, 3280 and 3290 sputter tools, Anelva evaporators, Tegal Endeavor, MatVac 943 and related metrology equipment. Posses excellent communications skills and be aggressive in driving change.
Key Words: (must appear on resume to be considered): PVD, Sputter, Thin Films, Varian, Tegal.

Desired:
Skilled in plasma processing, high vacuum systems, and a strong mechanical background are preferred. Semiconductor experience with Schottky, Planar PN Junction, and MOSFET Devices is preferred.