Conduct hands-on experiments to optimize performance, cost, and throughput of wafer fabrication processes such as wafer grinding, chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) and wet chemical cleaning
Respond to customer feedback and identify opportunities for quality improvement
Develop a deep understanding of a variety of semiconductor processing tools in order to help assist the production team with troubleshooting, maintenance and training
Work with third party vendors to continually evaluate and stay up-to-date on industry best-practices
Work creatively and cross-functionally with other teams at Halo to develop novel wafer fabrication techniques
Analyze production data from metrology tools to monitor and improve wafer defectivity and geometry
Collect, summarize and present results to other team members

Preferred Education & Experience

The ideal candidate is a MS or PhD with 5+ years of relevant experience (or BS with 8+ years of relevant experience) in engineering, science or a related discipline. Candidates with higher levels of experience are also welcome to apply.

What We’re Looking For

Outstanding detail-oriented analytical, creative, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically to diagnose issues and optimize complex processes
Excellent understanding of and intuition for physical processes, both mechanical and chemical
Experience operating technically complicated production or laboratory equipment
Familiarity with various metrology tools and optical inspection techniques
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team
Ability to manage multiple priorities with a proactive “can do” attitude

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Staff Process Engineer (Wafer Finishing)