 oversees and maintains a number of cleanroom equipment and processes for photolithography, additive manufacturing, wafer dicing, etching and metrology conducts user training for various tools and processes, including equipment operation, safety protocols, and best practices provides comprehensive support for micro and nanofabrication projects for both academic and industry clients collaborates with fellow process engineers for continuous process improvement within the facility… Show more  oversees and maintains a number of cleanroom equipment and processes for photolithography, additive manufacturing, wafer dicing, etching and metrology conducts user training for various tools and processes, including equipment operation, safety protocols, and best practices provides comprehensive support for micro and nanofabrication projects for both academic and industry clients collaborates with fellow process engineers for continuous process improvement within the facility and across the ANFF nodes manages inventory of consumables through regular audits and implementation of JIT practices Show less

 Management and ownership of thinfilm, plasma and photolithography operations including spin coating, photomask exposure, UV curing, spray development, plasma and sputtering processes Coordinate with equipment and process engineering team to ensure efficient laboratory operations for project builds Review incoming CAD design layouts and models to assess photolithography capability Conduct regular preventive maintenance such as chemical replenishment, lamp replacement, ion… Show more  Management and ownership of thinfilm, plasma and photolithography operations including spin coating, photomask exposure, UV curing, spray development, plasma and sputtering processes Coordinate with equipment and process engineering team to ensure efficient laboratory operations for project builds Review incoming CAD design layouts and models to assess photolithography capability Conduct regular preventive maintenance such as chemical replenishment, lamp replacement, ion chamber cleaning, and target change Liaise with suppliers for procurement, evaluation and qualification of new materials and tools Resolve issues through real-time disposition, root cause analysis, defect simulation and corrective actions Improve overall process performance through design of experiments and optimization of machine parameters Perform material analysis through sample preparation, SEM, EDX, and cross-section imaging Conduct metrology operations (sheet resistance and film thickness measurement) and failure analysis (peel and shear test) Show less

 Primary ownership of photolithography tools and processes including SUSS & TEL spin coaters / developers, Ultratech steppers, Koyo curing ovens & Nikon microscopes Ensure effective and continuous 24 hour operation for the photolithography module with real-time disposition, preventive maintenance and lot based qualification Prepare technical documentation including specifications, work instructions and metrics, process release documents, measurement system analysis (MSA) and control… Show more  Primary ownership of photolithography tools and processes including SUSS & TEL spin coaters / developers, Ultratech steppers, Koyo curing ovens & Nikon microscopes Ensure effective and continuous 24 hour operation for the photolithography module with real-time disposition, preventive maintenance and lot based qualification Prepare technical documentation including specifications, work instructions and metrics, process release documents, measurement system analysis (MSA) and control plans Initiate and engage in engineering projects focused on yield improvement, process optimization, cost and DPPM reduction Develop, review and qualify production recipes for photolithography equipment; qualify new machines for deployment in the production line Lead process and visual inspection training for incoming personnel; mentor and guide junior engineers and interns Coordinate with cross-functional teams (QRA, NPD, Equipment Engineers, Manufacturing) to drive down issues related to bump processing  Prevent process excursion through scoping, containment, root-cause investigation, and corrective actions Organize meetings with the Material Review Board and Control Change Board; conduct Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) review and Control Plan review Improve process capability through the Six Sigma approach and monitoring of statistical process control (SPC) charts Engage in technical discussions with vendors and overseas engineering counterparts Show less