Process Engineer Semiconductor Equipment

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.