Process Integration Engineer

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.

$95K — $115K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Material Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline plus 3 years of semiconductor lab experience required.
  • Master's degree or Ph.D. in relevant field preferred with 1 year of experience in semiconductor lab.
  • Hands-on experience with semiconductor characterization techniques (SEM, TEM, EDS, etc.) preferred.
  • Knowledge of compound semiconductor device theory is desired.
  • Experience with DOE techniques and Statistical Process Control (SPC) is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop processes to maximize operational efficiency with Process Engineers.
  • Optimize existing processes to enhance manufacturability, yield, and product performance.
  • Implement and integrate new/improved process workflows with the team.
  • Monitor process stability through analysis of yield and quality performance metrics.
  • Investigate root causes of reliability failures and perform failure analyses as needed.
  • Coordinate with product engineering to address yield and quality challenges.
  • Provide training and guidance to Junior Engineers or technicians.

Benefits

  • On-site position in Sugar Land, Texas.
  • Opportunities for skill development through training initiatives.
  • Collaboration with a multifunctional team environment.
  • Exposure to advanced semiconductor technologies and processes.
  • Potential for career growth within the organization.
Full Job Description
Summary

The Process Integration Engineer will be responsible for semiconductor process integration in optical laser fabrication. The engineer should have experience with front-end and back-end-of-line, and packaging processing. Good understanding of reliability evaluation techniques and understanding failure analysis experience is desirable. He/she will collaborate with other individuals and functional teams, define projects, address issues, develop improvement plans, and finally to document and deliver the desired end results.

Job Duties

1. Wafer Process
  • Work with Process Engineers to develop processes to maximize operational efficiency
  • Optimize current processes to improve manufacturability, yield and performance of products


2. Project Management
  • Work with process and process integration team to implement and integrate new/improved process workflow
  • Communicate process data and actions through meetings, presentations, and reports to management and monitor process stability through ongoing review of yield and quality performance metrics


3. Analysis
  • Review reliability data and investigate the root cause if any failures on reliability
  • Failure analysis to verify the cause if needed thru internal and external resources
  • Review layout of product design structure for understanding and finding any issue related to design


4. Cooperation
  • Interact and coordinate with product engineering team to resolve yield and quality issues
  • Resolve action items on timely basis to meet product development goals


5. Maintenance
  • Provide training and guidance to Junior Engineers or technicians as needed
  • Maintain documentation for new and improved processes for reference purposes


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Material Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline plus 3 years of work experience in a semiconductor laboratory or fabrication is required.
  • Master's degree or Ph.D. in Material Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline plus 1 year of work experience in semiconductor laboratory or fabrication is preferred.
  • Hands-on experience in semiconductor characterization techniques such as SEM, TEM, EDS, XRD, optical microscopy, etc. is preferred.
  • Knowledge of compound semiconductor device theory is desired.
  • Microsoft Access, SQL, LabVIEW and other programing skills preferred.
  • Experience with DOE techniques and SPC (Statistical Process Control) is preferred.
  • Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
  • Detail oriented and self-motivated.
  • Ability to work independently and as a team.
  • Ability to work in clean room environment wearing smock.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for successful inter and intra-group interactions.


Physical Demands and Work Environment

  • Subject to noise, vibration, dust, odors, and exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
  • The associate works in a manufacturing environment and be require to wear personal protective equipment.

Location

This position will be on-site based in Sugar Land, Texas.


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