Diffusion/Photo Process Execution Engineer

Change the world. Love your job. 
Texas Instruments is looking for an energetic engineer with a passion for hands-on execution and process discipline. This position reports to the DAP (Diffusion, AMHS, and Photo) PE Section manager at SMFAB and provides the opportunity to drive real-time, execution-focused improvements across manufacturing operations. Our team is primarily responsible for keeping production flowing through sound decision-making and proactive quality assurance. We are searching for a self-directed, highly motivated engineer to join our team who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume fab environment.

The responsibilities of an Execution Process Engineer in this role include:

• Support manufacturing operations through timely, data-driven lot and equipment dispositions
• Support quality control processes and rapid-response containment protocols to maintain tight process control
• Develop and implement improved methods of manufacturing, procedures, and processes that result in improved efficiencies, yields, machine operations, and quality
• Identify systematic problems in either process or equipment-related sources and communicate findings to the engineering staff in a continuous manner
• Provide direct, on-shift support to manufacturing operations to sustain output and resolve issues in real time
• Participate in data analysis and troubleshooting to resolve equipment and process issues quickly, minimizing production impact

Minimum requirements:

• 2 years of experience in manufacturing as a Process Engineer.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
• Flexible to adjust work schedule to align and interface with technicians (long term transition from 1st shift to A or C shift)

Preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge of manufacturing sciences, manufacturing process, and equipment (Photolithography or Thermal experience preferred)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software tools
• Excellent people skills with the ability to communicate at all levels, influence others within and across teams, and relate to individuals from various backgrounds, experiences, and skills
• Ability to take the initiative, drive for results and proactively prevent counterproductive manufacturing events
• Demonstrate ability to identify and resolve manufacturing problems using a systematic approach
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of Basic Statistical Process Control (SPC) used in semiconductor manufacturing industry for product or tool control 
• Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery
• Ability to work effectively in an interrupt-driven, fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to build strong, influential relationships