GaN Diffusion Manufacturing Process Engineer

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Texas Instruments is looking for an energetic engineer with a passion for process. This position reports to the DAP (Diffusion, AMHS, and Photo) PE Section manager at SMFAB and provides the opportunity to drive continual improvement at all levels. Our team is primarily focused on driving improved procedures and processes. We are searching for a self-directed, highly motivated engineer to join our team.

The responsibilities of a Diffusion Process Engineer in this role include:

• Support manufacturing operations and new process development
• Provide manufacturing capacity and diversify the product portfolio by qualifying new / enhancing existing processes in a ramping-fab environment
• Develop and implement improved methods of manufacturing, procedures, and processes that result in improved efficiencies, yields, machine operations, and quality
• Drive cost-competitive strategies for the thermal process including, but not limited to, chem/gas usage, process stability, and film stack interactions
• Lead root-cause investigations for excursions or yield issues
• Identify systematic problems in either process or equipment-related sources and communicate findings to the engineering staff in a continuous manner
• Primary role in data analysis and problem resolution

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
• 2 years of experience as a Diffusion Process Engineer

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with GaN-on-Si in a semiconductor environment, including HEMT structures, device physics, and GaN applications
• Knowledge of Diffusion fundamentals, including dopant activation, concentration profiles, sheet resistance, thermal budgets, etc.
• 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
• Strong experience with process control systems (SPC), APC (advanced process control), and equipment matching
• 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