Wire Bond Process Engineer optimizes, sustains, and develops ultrasonic wire bonding processes to enhance yield, quality, and cost-efficiency in semiconductor manufacturing. Key duties include managing New Product Introductions (NPI), conducting DoE (Design of Experiments) for process optimization, troubleshooting defects (bond lifts, wire breaks), and mentoring junior staff.
Responsibilities- Process Optimization & Development: Define, develop, and document wire bonding recipes and parameters (parameters, tools, materials) for new and existing products.
- Yield & Quality Improvement: Analyze yield trends, implement root-cause analyses for failures (e.g., bond lifts, cratering), and drive corrective actions (PDCA) to improve Cpk/Cp and reduce DPMO.
- NPI & Qualification: Coordinate the setup, validation, and qualification of new wire bonding equipment and materials, including material characterization.
- Troubleshooting & Support: Provide technical, hands-on support to production teams, including troubleshooting wire bonders (e.g., K&S, ASM, Shinkawa, Orthodyne platforms).
- Documentation & Compliance: Create and update process specifications, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), FMEA, and Control Plans to meet ISO/IATF 16949 standards.
- Mentorship: Coach junior engineers and technicians on technical skills and best practices.
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Semiconductor Technology).
Experience: Typically 5+ years of experience in semiconductor backend manufacturing, specifically in wire bonding.
Technical Skills: Deep understanding of ultrasonic wire bonding techniques, materials (Au, Cu, Al wires), and equipment, along with strong data analysis skills (e.g., Pareto analysis, SPC).
Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills to work with cross-functional teams.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering
- Minimum 5 years in semiconductor or electronics manufacturing equipment engineering
- Proven experience in automation projects and system integration
- Strong knowledge of semiconductor equipment (Die Attach, Wire Bond)
- Expertise in automation technologies (PLC programming, robotics, vision systems, sensors)
- Leadership experience in managing projects or small teams
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.
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