Semiconductor CMP Process Engineer (Palm Bay, FL)

Job Description :

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Semiconductor Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) Process Engineer for our Palm Bay, FL location.

As a Semiconductor CMP Process Engineer in the Microelectronics Division, you will support CMP tools and processes, perform data analysis for development and production work, identify process issues and process optimization opportunities, perform root cause analysis and drive mitigation strategies, perform qualification activies for new processes and tools, and provide sustaining engineering support in a manufacturing area.

You will have regular interactions with equipment vendors, operations management, and a variety of engineering teams.

Essential Functions :

• Qualify, setup, and operate semiconductor planarization equipment in a manufacturing cleanroom environment
• Perform DOEs and process verification to bring new tools and processes online
• Develop, optimize, and own CMP processes to drive device performance and yield improvement; create process documentation
• Create and routinely monitor statistical process control (SPC)
• Identify process drifts and catch potential excursions
• Document out of control action plans (OCAPs) for processes failing SPC limits
• Identify process and / or equipment issues; Lead investigation efforts for issues related to inline thin film processing
• Recommend improvements for efficiency, cost, reliability and quality of existing products
• Work with related integrated teams to drive, test, and implement approved plans
• Perform on-the-job training for incoming new hires as the team grows
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment

Qualifications :

Requires practical knowledge of job area. Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.

In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

• 2+ years’ experience in semiconductor wafer manufacturing operations
• Previous experience in advanced packaging and / or wafer-level processing
• Exceptional organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Must have computer skills including MS Windows and office products (excel, PowerPoint, word, and project)
• Strong sense of responsibility, ownership, and follow-through
• Must be a team player, pro-active, and customer-oriented with a sense of urgency to accomplish a given task or goal
• Ability to lead teams, train, and mentor personnel
• Security Clearance required upon hire : Ability to Obtain
• Security Clearance required for role : Top Secret / SCI w / Poly

Preferred Additional Skills :

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of prior relevant experience or Graduate Degree with 2+ years of prior related experience.
• Active Top Secret Clearance
• Lean Six Sigma Certification
• Experience working in classified government programs
• Previous experience working in a Class 100 cleanroom
• Previous experience using commercial Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Previous experience with semiconductor CMP equipment
• Experience in implementing lean / six sigma techniques (FMEA, DFMA, DTC, DOE, and root cause / corrective action analysis)
30+ days ago