Sr. Process Engineer - Photolithography

Essential Responsibilities:   

• Level ownership and line sustaining for existing photolithography processes 
• Learn and work with Fab9 systems and photolithography processes & tools, while balancing quality, cost and delivery to meet and exceed output standards, product disposition for non-process of record events
• Collaborating with the equipment teams to improve deliverable targets, SPC (statistical process control), and tool qualifications
• Working with the integration, characterization and development teams to achieve objectives
• Collaborating with the development teams on new technologies and features
• Develop new processes, create & execute qualification plans for new lithography chemicals as well as new generation photolithography tooling 
• Reduce Cycle Time & Cost for photolithography processes 
• Increase yield for photolithography processes 
• Create, execute and improve standard work 
• Coordinate information exchange and build working relationships with co-workers, manager, other modules and support groups to accomplish tasks and solve problems.  This will include initial time running tools to learn the area and develop a rapport with the manufacturing team  
• Communicate and collaborate with co-workers within and outside the department
• Work in a clean room environment wearing gloves, other Personal Protective Equipment, including a clean room suit, up to 8hrs per day   

Other Responsibilities:  

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements, and programs  
• Other duties as assigned by manager / supervisor  

Required Qualifications:  

• Education – bachelor’s degree in engineering, materials science, or related technical discipline  
• Experience – Minimum 2 years of relevant semiconductor experience  
• Fluency in English Language - both Written & Verbal  
• Applied knowledge of photolithography 
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, taking initiative to drive solutions to problems  
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing processes & activities such as 5S, Structured problem solving, Value stream mapping, Kaizen teams, etch 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills  
• Strong planning & organizational skills 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Education - Master’s degree in engineering or Material Science 
• 3+ years of relevant semiconductor experience and advanced knowledge of photolithography 
• Advanced understanding of Lean manufacturing processes & activities such as 5S, Structured problem solving, Value stream mapping, Kaizen teams, TWI (Training within Industry)  
• Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing equipment & GlobalFoundries' systems in Essex, VT