Senior Thin Films Process Engineer

About the role

The Senior Thin Films Process Engineer at NXP's Austin Technology and Manufacturing Center (ATMC) is responsible for developing and optimizing semiconductor processes and equipment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring high levels of product quality, yield, and process stability in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize processes for silicon semiconductors.
• Implement and maintain Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Fault Detection and Classification (FDC) systems.
• Analyze metrology data to monitor material quality and drive improvements.
• Reduce defectivity mechanisms and improve process control.
• Participate in and/or lead cross-functional teams to exceed factory and functional area level Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost goals.
• Solve complex process and integration problems utilizing electrical, chemical, and physical analysis techniques.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis (8D/3x5WHY/Fishbone) for process deviations and yield issues.
• Balance competing priorities to serve the needs of the engineering and manufacturing communities.
• Drive equipment performance to maximize capacity and yield performance.
• Improve cost performance of processes, equipment, and production flows.
• Demonstrate technical leadership through mentoring engineers and technicians to further develop the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Chemical, Materials Science, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Greater than 10 years of experience in the Semiconductor Industry, preferably within a High Volume Manufacturing wafer fab.
• Direct experience owning PVD, CVD, or RTA processes.
• Hands-on experience with Applied Materials 5500 Endura PVD, Applied Materials 5200 Centura CVD/RTA, Applied Materials Producer CVD, or Novellus HDP CVD systems.
• Experience with installing, starting up, qualifying, and releasing PVD, CVD, or RTA tools to production.
• Experience with supporting or leading New Product Introduction / New Technology Introduction Factory Level Projects.
• Statistical Analysis skills: Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.

Qualifications

• Positive interpersonal skills, highly energetic, and self-motivated.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Skills

• Technical leadership.
• Process development and optimization.
• Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Fault Detection and Classification (FDC).
• Metrology data analysis.
• Defect reduction and process improvement.
• Equipment performance optimization.
• Cost performance improvement.
• Team leadership and mentoring.

Benefits

• NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
• Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Pay

Competitive compensation package.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday.