Process Development Engineer, Chemical and Mechanical Polish

Description

 Skorpios Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Process Development Engineer, Chemical and Mechanical Polish (CMP), to join our growing team. This role focuses on developing manufacturable, repeatable, and high-yield processes for state-of-the-art, highly specialized devices in Aerospace, Defense, Bioelectronics, and High-Speed Communications. 

Responsibilities 

• Works closely with Senior Integration Engineers, Customers, and Other Development Engineers to execute experiments and adjust or optimize processes during our 24/7 Fab Operation. Partner with Product Engineering and Integration to help ensure effective new products and process introductions, as well as consistent device performance and quality. Assist Process Technicians through challenging process steps. Help analyze metrology results and disposition lots based on data and pass/fail criteria. Report results to the Integration Engineering Team and Process Development Engineering Team. Provide effective pass-downs to help uninterrupted operation in the CMP area
• Sustains and improves processes for wafer fabrication. Interface equipment engineering, operation, and management to improve cycle time, tool availability, quality, and product yields. Preserve working knowledge of all codes and standards applicable to assigned production equipment. Assure that the manufactured products conform to specifications and application requirements. Communicate with the Senior Development Engineering team and Integration teams to resolve deviations or technical issues. Sustain existing processes in the areas of dielectric CMP, Silicon, and Amorphous Silicon CMP, Cu CMP, Ta CMP, W CMP, Polyimide CMP, and all post-CMP cleaning or scrubbing techniques required to ensure wafers are free of slurry/particles once the polish process is completed
• Creates and maintains operating specifications for production processes and equipment. Drive innovation and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Monitors process health with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and responds to out-of-control events following out-of-control action plans

Requirements

• BS, MS, PhD in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or other technical discipline
• 2 - 10 years of experience  of relevant industry experience 
• Previous fab experience as process sustaining or process development engineer
• Ability to operate processing tools, write and run recipes, inspect wafers under the microscope, and perform basic characterization related to area(s) of expertise processing 
• Data extraction, analysis, and reporting experience
• Ability to plan and prioritize activities, perform and monitor multiple overlapping tasks/operations to meet goals and timelines

 Competencies

• Hands-on mindset
• DOE
• Excellent Communication skills
• Collaboration
• Quick Learner
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Self-starter
• Prioritization
• Accountability
• Innovative

Supervisory Responsibilities

None 

Work Environment 

80% of the work is performed in the Fab, a temperature-controlled cleanroom environment that requires a full-body gown, over-boots, over-hood, safety glasses, and other PPE. The use of personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials can be expected. Frequent gowning and de-gowning are required. Frequent interruptions, static noise, and alarms (auditory and flashing lights) can be expected.  

Physical Demands

Frequently in a stationary position, often sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods (3 hours)

• Frequently viewing a computer monitor for prolonged periods (3 hours)
• Frequently walking around the Fab for prolonged periods (3 hours)
• Occasionally required to push and/or pull 50 lbs objects, such as tool components
• Occasionally required to lift 50 lbs and occasionally carry that amount short distances (# ft)
• Occasionally required to reach, bend, twist, squat, kneel, and stoop to access and work on tools in the Fab
• May often require repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• May require different positions and motions in tight and confined spaces
• Occasionally required to handle items using small ranges of motion (e.g., fingers and hands) and large ranges of motion (e.g., full-arms and shoulders) for carrying cassettes and lot boxes
• Constantly required to wear PPE 

Travel Requirements

Less than 25% anticipated 

Skorpios offers an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Competitive salary
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid disability
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation

 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with the ADA. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

 ****Recruiters or Agencies will not be considered for this position***  

Salary : $80,000 - $170,000