Senior Engineer, Process Engineering (Defectivity)
Core
Senior Process Engineer driving defectivity reduction and process improvement in front-end wafer processing equipment to enhance semiconductor manufacturing reliability.
Role type
Senior IC process engineer (defectivity)
Builds
Front-end wafer processing equipment and semiconductor manufacturing processes
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Process Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
defectivity reduction, contamination control, defect characterization, DOE, statistical analysis, root-cause investigation, failure analysis, process improvement, equipment reliability, manufacturability
Preferred skills
machine learning, advanced analytics, AI-enabled approaches, mentoring, cross-functional technical leadership
Technologies
defect inspection, metrology, characterization, automation systems, wafer handling systems
Responsibilities
Lead investigations into defectivity issues affecting front-end wafer processing equipment; Identify and resolve equipment-induced, process-induced, handling-induced, and material-induced defect mechanisms; Analyze defect signatures using defect maps, spatial distributions, wafer trends, process data, and manufacturing performance metrics; Apply structured problem-solving methodologies including DOE, statistical analysis, failure analysis, and root-cause investigation techniques; Drive corrective and preventive actions and validate long-term effectiveness through data-driven verification; Investigate contamination, particle generation, material interactions, mechanical sources, environmental influences, and wafer handling-related defects; Develop a deep understanding of defect generation mechanisms throughout wafer movement, process execution, metrology, inspection, and automation systems; Partner with engineering teams to improve defect performance, process robustness, equipment reliability, and manufacturability; Utilize advanced defect characterization and analytical techniques to determine defect origin, composition, transport mechanisms, and generation pathways; Establish defectivity reduction roadmaps and support technology development, qualification, and continuous improvement initiatives; Collaborate with process, hardware, software, manufacturing, supplier quality, and customer-facing teams to solve complex technical challenges; Present technical findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders and support knowledge sharing across engineering organizations.
