Onsemi is seeking a CMP Engineer with 5+ years of semiconductor experience to support and optimize CMP processes in a 300mm high-volume manufacturing environment. This role focuses on process sustainment, yield improvement, and defect reduction, with increasing ownership of continuous improvement projects.
ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities
Process Sustainment & Control
- Support the daily operation of CMP processes
- Monitor key parameters: Removal rate (RR), WIWNU (within-wafer non-uniformity) , Defectivity (scratches, particles)
- Maintain process stability within defined control limits, respond to process excursions, and out-of-control conditions
Yield & Defect Improvement
- Analyze yield loss and defect trends using SPC and fab systems. Identify top contributors: Slurry variation, Pad wear/conditioning, Cleaning effectiveness, Develop and implement corrective actions
Equipment & Process Support
- Support tool matching, execute recipe changes, assist in troubleshooting tool-related issues, and Tool qualifications, Tool installations, Process characterization
Continuous Improvement (CIP Execution)
- Execute assigned CIPs tied to KPIs: Yield improvement, Defect reduction, Cost optimization, Equipment Performance Improvement
- Productivity improvement, Support team skill development, and support larger cross-functional projects
Documentation & Process Control
- Maintain: Process specs, Control plans (OCAPs), SOPs, and ensure proper documentation of changes and results
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Interface with: Manufacturing/operations Integration teams, Support NPI, and process transfers under guidance
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in: Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years semiconductor experience, with exposure to CMP processes
- Working knowledge of: CMP fundamentals (slurry, pad, conditioning), Defect mechanisms
- Experience with: SPC tools and data analysis.
- Exposure CMP tools (Applied Materials Reflexion LK CMP and Ebara F-REX-300 preferred)
Salary: onsemi is excited to share the base salary range for this position is $101,700 to $172,700 exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. The final pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, education, experience, and/or consideration of the internal equity of our current team members. We also offer a competitive benefits package. https://www.onsemi.com/site/pdf/Benefits-Summary-USA.pdf
More details about our company benefits can be found here:
https://www.onsemi.com/careers/career-benefits
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years semiconductor experience with exposure to CMP processes
- Working knowledge of CMP fundamentals (slurry, pad, conditioning) and defect mechanisms
- Experience with SPC tools and data analysis
- Exposure CMP tools (Applied Materials Reflexion LK CMP and Ebara F-REX-300 preferred)
onsemi Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about onsemi and has not been reviewed or approved by onsemi.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are highlighted by a U.S. 401(k) with a 100% match on the first 4% and immediate vesting. International plans such as Ireland’s defined contribution scheme and Germany’s company-funded pension elements reinforce long-term savings.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off policies include ten paid holidays, flexible vacation for exempt employees, and three to five weeks of vacation for non-exempt staff as tenure grows, alongside sick time accrual. Paid leaves span parental, bereavement, jury duty, and military service, with Europe locations offering additional statutory and seniority-based days.
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Parental & Family Support — Family supports include eight weeks of paid parental leave, company-sponsored backup care for children, adults, and pets, and up to $15,000 in adoption assistance. Regional provisions such as Switzerland’s child allowance and accessible EAP counseling show added attention to household needs.
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What We Do
We are building a better future through intelligent technology. For over 60 years, onsemi and its ancestors have been leading the world’s greatest technology advancements. onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.
