Principal Process Engineer
Core
Provide technical leadership in semiconductor manufacturing process engineering, specifically focusing on Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) to improve yield, performance, and reliability.
Role type
Principal Process Engineer (CMP)
Builds
Semiconductor fabrication processes and modules
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
CMP process development, process optimization, yield management, FMEA, SOP creation, Design of Experiments (DoE), project management, cost control, inventory management, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
CMP polish tools, lithography support equipment, etching equipment
Responsibilities
Lead development of new semiconductor processes and technologies; investigate and resolve complex technical issues; develop and modify process formulations and controls; establish Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and perform Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA); integrate equipment and material capabilities to meet specifications; drive Continuous Improvement Plans (CIP); mentor junior engineers; interface with global teams for technology transfer.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
