Dry/Plasma Etch Execution Process Engineer

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We're seeking talented and driven Process Engineers to join our growing team and help take our state-of-the-art 300mm semiconductor manufacturing facility to the next level. As an Execution Process Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, efficiency, and innovation of our next generation manufacturing processes. This is an exciting opportunity to work on the latest technologies, collaborate with a team of experts, and enable continuous improvement of groundbreaking semiconductor products.

If you’re ready to take your career to new heights, apply now to join our team of innovative and passionate process engineers. We're looking for individuals who are eager to learn, collaborate, and contribute to the continued success of our organization. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the next era in semiconductor manufacturing at Texas Instruments!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Quality Event Management: Lead the charge in identifying and quickly resolving quality excursions, determining root causes, and containing/dispositioning affected material. Your expertise and attention to detail will ensure only the highest quality products go to our customers.
• Enable Flawless Execution: Develop, implement, and execute strategies for handling out-of-control (OOC) and out-of-specification (OOS) lots, as well as YE down dispositions. Your data gathering and analytical skills will help optimize our processes and drive operational performance.
• Drive Process Stability: Own Statistical Factory Control (SFC) and continuously improve our inline performance, ensuring stable processes and high process yields. You will also identify and lead chamber/tool matching opportunities to achieve best-in-class Cpk and %OOC rates.
• Operational Improvements: Identify and execute opportunities to maximize output of installed capacity (MOOI) and reduce cycle time (CT). You will also implement Smart Manufacturing and Automation (SMA) solutions and reduce WIP wait time to maximize our operational efficiency.
• Training and Development: Contribute to the growth of our Process Engineering Technicians through ongoing training and development. You will also create tools to improve team efficiency (reports/visualizations) and document new learnings in our disposition specs.

Minimum requirements:

• 2+ years relevant Process Engineering experience
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
• Strong foundation in statistical process control, engineering change control and process release strategies
• Ability to work 12 hour compressed A or C shift work schedule and/or 1st shift Monday-Friday for training and onboarding prior to shift assignment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Process Engineering experience within Plasma Etch, Rapid Thermal Processing or Metrology modules.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes: Familiarity with 300mm wafer fabrication, process control, and yield enhancement techniques. Ability to identify and mitigate risks associated with process changes, equipment maintenance, and quality events.
• Statistical Process Control (SPC) and data analysis: Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends, correlations, and root causes of process variations. Ability to collect and analyze data to inform decision-making and drive process improvements.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting: Effective problem-solving skills to identify and resolve process issues and troubleshoot equipment and process problems. Ability to identify and analyze root causes of process variations and quality events.
• Commitment to quality and safety: Strong commitment to ensuring the highest quality products and maintaining a safe working environment. Ability to maintain accurate records, follow procedures, and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Leadership and teamwork: Ability to lead and participate in teams to resolve quality events, implement process improvements, and achieve operational excellence.
• Communication and collaboration: Ability to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams, including production, maintenance, and quality teams.
• Proactive and results-driven: Ability to take initiative, drive results, and achieve goals in a fast-paced environment. Willingness to learn new technologies, processes, and techniques, and adapt to changing priorities and requirements.