Process Sustaining Senior Metrology Engineer

Responsibilities

• Serve as process module owner for Back End of Line (BEOL) metrology tools.
• Lead root-cause analysis investigations of signal shifts on metrology equipment using data-driven approach.
• Develop, set up, qualify and document processes for newly acquired equipment or tool upgrades.
• Design effective monitoring schemes such as golden wafer and gauge R and R quals.
• Drive tool matching and recipe standardization across multiple platforms.
• Deploy health dashboards; reduce PLLs, alarms and false failures while increasing early warning sensitivity.
• Partner with Integration/Yield/PIE on experiments, risk assessments, and POR updates.
• Design, execute, and analyze DOEs to solve complex problems and develop next generation solutions for our platform and non-platform customers.
• Improve tool uptime (MTBF/MTTR), throughput, and cost per wafer metrics by optimizing sample sizes and improving inline metrology capabilities.
• Author and maintain specs, BKMs, work instructions, training, FMEAs and SPC charts.
• Mentor shift technicians and new hires on capability and best practices of BEOL metrology tools.
• Work with minimal supervision, balancing competing priorities, to serve the needs of the company.

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical/Materials Engineering, Physics or related +3 years relevant industry experience.
• Would also consider an MS degree and 0-2 years relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of structured problem-solving methodology as it pertains to metrology tools.
• Proven autonomy leading process development via DOE with ability to solve unfamiliar process issues.
• Fluent with fab systems and analytics: MES, SPC/FDC, JMP or Minitab (Python/SQL a plus).
• Positive interpersonal skills, highly energetic and self-motivated.
• Demonstrated ability to meet commitments and deliver results.
• Able to manage and execute multiple projects simultaneously and shift priorities to meet business needs.
• US Citizenship Required: This position will require the holding of or ability to obtain a government security clearance which requires U.S Citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MBIR, XRD, TXRF, Four Point Probe or other relevant metrology tooling.
• Deep understanding of film characterization methods and limitations.

Pay

The annual salary range for this role is $79,440 - $119,160. Pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, the job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans.
• Employee financial benefits including 401k match, life insurance, and opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate.
• A comprehensive benefits package promoting a healthy life including 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.