Job Title: Semiconductor CMP Process Engineer
Job Code: 12191
Job Location: 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 thin film deposition 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:
Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
4+ years' experience in semiconductor wafer manufacturing operations
Previous experience in advanced packaging and/or wafer-level processing
Ability to Obtain Top Secret / SCI w/Poly
Preferred Additional Skills:
Exceptional organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
Must have computer skills including MS Windows and office products (excel, PowerPoint, word, and project)
Ability to lead teams, train, and mentor personnelStrong 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
Bachelor's Degree with 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Graduate Degree with 6+ 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)
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
