Staff Process Engineer (Wafer Finishing)

As a staff semiconductor process engineer, you will have the following responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Free Food & Snacks
• Stock Option Plan
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Base salary $155,000 - $170,000