ON Semiconductor

CMP Equipment Engineer

ON Semiconductor$101K — $172K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years semiconductor experience with CMP processes
  • Solid understanding of CMP fundamentals, including slurry, pad, and conditioning
  • Familiarity with defect mechanisms in semiconductor manufacturing
  • Experience using SPC tools and data analysis
  • Exposure to CMP equipment, preferably Applied Materials Reflexion LK and Ebara F-REX-300

Responsibilities

  • Support daily CMP process operations
  • Monitor critical parameters like removal rate, within-wafer non-uniformity, and defectivity
  • Ensure process stability by responding to excursions and managing out-of-control conditions
  • Analyze yield loss and defect trends to identify root causes
  • Implement corrective actions for issues related to slurry, pad wear, and cleaning effectiveness
  • Assist in tool qualification, recipe changes, and troubleshooting
  • Execute continuous improvement projects tied to KPIs like yield and defect reduction

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off and holiday leave
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Performance bonuses and recognition programs
Full Job Description
Job Description

Onsemi is seeking a CMP Engineer with 5+ years of semiconductor experience to support and optimize CMP processes in a 300mm high-volume manufacturing environment. This role focuses on process sustainment, yield improvement, and defect reduction, with increasing ownership of continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Process Sustainment & Control

  • Support the daily operation of CMP processes


  • Monitor key parameters: Removal rate (RR), WIWNU (within-wafer non-uniformity) , Defectivity (scratches, particles)


  • Maintain process stability within defined control limits, respond to process excursions, and out-of-control conditions


Yield & Defect Improvement

  • Analyze yield loss and defect trends using SPC and fab systems. Identify top contributors: Slurry variation, Pad wear/conditioning, Cleaning effectiveness, Develop and implement corrective actions


Equipment & Process Support

  • Support tool matching, execute recipe changes, assist in troubleshooting tool-related issues, and Tool qualifications, Tool installations, Process characterization


Continuous Improvement (CIP Execution)

  • Execute assigned CIPs tied to KPIs: Yield improvement, Defect reduction, Cost optimization, Equipment Performance Improvement


  • Productivity improvement, Support team skill development, and support larger cross-functional projects


Documentation & Process Control

  • Maintain: Process specs, Control plans (OCAPs), SOPs, and ensure proper documentation of changes and results


Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Interface with: Manufacturing/operations Integration teams, Support NPI, and process transfers under guidance


Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in: Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field


  • 5+ years semiconductor experience, with exposure to CMP processes


  • Working knowledge of: CMP fundamentals (slurry, pad, conditioning), Defect mechanisms


  • Experience with: SPC tools and data analysis.
  • Exposure CMP tools (Applied Materials Reflexion LK CMP and Ebara F-REX-300 preferred)

Salary: onsemi is excited to share the base salary range for this position is$101,700 to $172,700 exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses.The final pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, education, experience, and/or consideration of the internal equity of our current team members. We also offer a competitive benefits package. https://www.onsemi.com/site/pdf/Benefits-Summary-USA.pdf

More details about our company benefits can be found here:

https://www.onsemi.com/careers/career-benefits

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