Supports semiconductor manufacturing and new process development for GaN photolithography. Qualifies and enhances processes, improves yields, efficiency, quality, capacity, and equipment operations, and drives cost-competitive lithography strategies. Leads root-cause investigations into process and equipment issues, performs data analysis, resolves manufacturing problems, and applies process control systems including SPC and APC.
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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 Photo 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 lithography process including, but not limited to, resist chemistry, anti-reflective coatings, 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 Photolithography Process Engineer
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with GaN-on-Si in a semiconductor environment, including HEMT structures, device physics, and GaN applications
- Knowledge of critical dimension (CD) control, overlay, focus/exposure matrix (FEM) optimization, and OPC (optical proximity correction)
- 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
Why TI?
- Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.
- We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI
- Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us. Please find our country-specific benefits here
About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com.
Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
If you are interested in this position, please apply to this requisition.
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