Position Summary:
We are looking for a Defect Metrology Process Engineer for our Florida Advanced Packaging site. In this role, you will lead, develop, and improve AOI and Metrology processes for integrated Advanced Packaging process flows and Heterogenous Integration (HI) platform technologies such as Hybrid Bonding and Direct Bond Interconnect (DBI), 2.5D and 3D Interposer, and Fan-Out Wafer Level Packaging (FOWLP). Excellent oral and written communication skills are required to communicate ideas with foundry customers, colleagues, and management.
Major Areas of Accountability:
• Implement and maintain metrology support systems, such as add-on software packages and data collection archiving
• Ensure metrology supports multiple fab areas with thickness and defect measurements, inspection of pillar heights and location, as well as AFM and profilometry.
• Daily review of defects and SPC data for excursions, disposition and drive yield improvements in layout and process.
• Coordinate with appropriate engineering areas to report die pad locations through automation in fan-out wafer level packaging applications.
• Investigate and drive integration changes for improved device performance and yield improvement.
• Work with process and tool engineers to find processing marginalities and make improvements.
The job also requires performing other duties as assigned. Percentages of time spent on job duties are estimates and may vary for each position.
Required Qualifications:
Education: Associate degree with prior semiconductor experience or BS, MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related BS Engineering.
Experience and Skills:
- Associates degree with 5+ years of process technician experience, 0+ years of experience with BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related in the semiconductor industry.
- Fab processing tools knowledge/experience and how to support defect feedback to process owners.
- Prior Defect inspection experience.
- MEMS/CMOS/Packaging inspection and metrology knowledge with relevant combination of years of experience and/or advanced degree.
- Knowledge of DOE, SPC, and 6-sigma concepts and applications.
- Project Management skills and/or defined training a plus.
- Clear problem-solving capability, data driven, inventive solution oriented and can articulate thought processes.
- Can work both independently and in cross-functional teams for problem solving.
- U.S. Person Required: This position requires compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All accepted applicants must be U.S. Persons. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee.
The annual salary range for this role is $69,040 - $103,560. Pay offered is based on many factors, including, but not limited to, the job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate.
SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well as other employee financial benefits, including 401k match, and life insurance.
Additionally, SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life. This includes benefit eligibility day one, medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site fitness facility, and an on-site self-serve market.
SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. To request reasonable accommodations, to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 952-851-5200 or [email protected].
EOE, including disability/vets
Skills Required
- Associate degree with 5 or more years of process technician experience, or a BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Semiconductor industry experience for candidates with a BS, MS, or PhD; the posting allows 0 or more years
- Fab processing tools knowledge and experience supporting defect feedback to process owners
- Prior defect inspection experience
- MEMS, CMOS, or semiconductor packaging inspection and metrology knowledge
- Knowledge of DOE, SPC, and Six Sigma concepts and applications
- Clear problem-solving capability with data-driven and inventive solution development
- Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
- U.S. Person status for ITAR compliance
- Project management skills or defined project management training
What We Do
SkyWater is the only U.S.-owned and U.S.-based pure play semiconductor foundry and is a DOD-accredited Trusted supplier, specializing in custom technology development services and volume manufacturing for integrated circuits and micro devices. Through its Technology Foundry model, SkyWater’s world-class operations and unique processing capabilities enable mixed-signal CMOS, power, rad-hard and ROIC solutions. SkyWater’s Advanced Technology Services empower development of superconducting and 3D ICs, along with carbon nanotube, photonic and MEMS devices. The company serves customers in growing markets such as aerospace & defense, automotive, biomedical, cloud & computing, consumer, industrial, and IoT. For more information, please visit: www.skywatertechnology.com/.
