Process Engineer Semiconductor
Job Summary
The Process Engineer will design and implement machine processes to optimize efficiency, reliability, and product quality in a semiconductor equipment environment. This role involves performing root cause analysis, managing equipment qualification, and utilizing statistical tools to drive continuous improvement. The position requires strong data analysis skills and collaboration across engineering and customer teams.
Responsibilities
- Design and optimize machine processes
- Perform root cause analysis and troubleshooting
- Lead equipment qualification (FAT/SAT)
- Document technical requirements and SOPs
- Drive continuous improvement using SPC and Six Sigma
Required Skills
- Semiconductor equipment engineering
- Data analysis (Excel, JMP, Minitab)
- SPC, Six Sigma, and Lean methodologies
- Problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration
- Programming skills (Excel macros/Python)
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement machine processes to improve machine efficiency, reliability, and product quality.
- Conduct process corner studies to optimize key parameters and ensure machines operate within defined specifications.
- Analyze machine performance data to identify trends, improve accuracy, and resolve process-related issues.
- Develop and validate process control strategies to maintain consistent equipment performance and meet customer specifications.
- Lead equipment qualification activities (FAT / SAT).
- Define and document machine technical requirements, including detailed specifications, SOPs, and risk assessments (PFMEA).
- Perform root cause analysis on equipment and process issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions using methodologies such as 8D and DMAIC.
- Collaborate with design engineering teams to ensure manufacturability and maintainability of new equipment.
- Support new product development by scaling prototypes for production readiness.
- Train manufacturing and customer service personnel on process standards, troubleshooting, and best practices.
- Evaluate new customer materials and components for compatibility with existing equipment and processes.
- Provide technical support for customer escalations, including in-house and on-site troubleshooting.
- Ensure machine compliance with regulatory requirements such as JDEC/EIA standards throughout product development and implementation.
- Apply statistical process control (SPC) and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce variation and improve machine process capability.
- Drive continuous improvement projects to enhance equipment performance and reduce operational costs.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline.
- Over 3 years of experience in process or application engineering within semiconductor equipment manufacturing/OEM environment.
- Strong data analysis skills and using tools such as MS Excel, JMP, or Minitab and methodologies (SPC, Six Sigma, Lean) is required.
- Strong understanding of semiconductor equipment design, process integration, and manufacturing principles.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and customer teams.
- Programming experience with MS Excel macros or Python is a plus.
- Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher is highly desirable.
- Willingness to work onsite in customer environments approximately 20% of the time.