Defect Metrology Process Engineer - Sr. Staff

About the Role

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 Heterogeneous 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the integration of our metrology systems into our site MES and automation systems.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field (MS/PhD preferred).
• Fab processing tools knowledge/experience and how to support defect feedback to process owners.
• 8+ years’ experience with BS, 5-8 years with MS, 3+ years with PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field in the semiconductor industry.
• 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.
• Ability to work both independently and in cross-functional teams for problem-solving.
• US Citizenship required (position requires holding or ability to obtain government security clearance).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and opportunity to participate in incentive plans.
• 401k match, life insurance, and opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, mental health benefits, and 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.
• Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

Pay

The annual salary range for this role is $114,320 - $171,480. Pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate.