MTS, OMT Material & Process contamination control
Core
Lead and optimize material and contamination control strategies to improve process quality, yield, and cost efficiency in semiconductor manufacturing.
Role type
Senior IC material and process contamination control engineer
Builds
Semiconductor memory and storage solutions (DRAM, NAND, NOR)
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Materials Science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Contamination control strategy, AMC (Airborne Molecular Contaminants) management, FOUP management, material defense strategies, cross-functional project leadership, technical roadmap alignment, supplier management, Fab performance metrics analysis, equipment evaluation (Sorter/N2LP/Washer), Best Known Methods (BKMs) implementation
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Establish and optimize contamination control processes and technologies to enhance detection capability and reduce cost; Drive defense strategies for AMC, metals, and particles, introducing new technologies and Best Known Methods (BKMs); Lead FOUP classification and cross-contamination prevention programs, including Sorter/N2LP/Washer equipment management; Evaluate and introduce new equipment and functionalities through demo, head-to-head (H2H), and TOR processes; Continuously improve detection systems and methods (e.g., QT/AMC control strategy) to accelerate learning cycles and support yield improvement; Collaborate with global manufacturing (HVM), technology development (TD), and suppliers to align contamination control technology roadmaps; Manage cross-functional resources to resolve technical gaps and drive project execution; Actively participate in and contribute to the KEG (Knowledge Exchange Group) community to promote cross-site technology alignment; Influence DOC2/TOR specifications to incorporate HVM pain points for improvement; Provide technical leadership and strategic direction to the team, fostering technical growth and a culture of innovation; Establish and optimize business processes to meet program standards and expectations; Track and analyze Fab performance metrics for benchmarking and continuous improvement; Collaborate with TD and Global Procurement to enhance supplier competitiveness and cost optimization
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic direction