Senior Process Engineering, Wafer Cleaning

The OpportunityAs Halo ramps up volume on its initial pilot production line, we are seeking a process engineer to help develop wafer fabrication processes to fill customer needs and maintain production processes for a variety of tools such as grinders, polishers and cleaning systems. This particular role will focus especially on equipment/processes for removing particulates and contamination from wafers, including wet bench systems and brush based wafer cleaning equipment.Job DescriptionAs a senior process engineering engineer, you will have the following responsibilitiesServe as the primary process engineer responsible for wafer cleaning at Halo Industries, including immersion and brush based-cleaningWork with 3rd party to suppliers to evaluate best-in-industry cleaning practices for SiC wafers and determine roadmap for process improvementsConduct hands-on experiments to optimize performance, cost, and throughput of wet bench and brush-based cleaning processesRespond to customer feedback and identify opportunities for quality improvementDevelop robust quality control procedures to ensure highest standard of cleanliness is maintained for all customer shipmentsAnalyze metrology data from defect and particle measurement tools in order ensure process is running properly and troubleshoot and sources of contaminationEnsure a safe work environment by maintaining tool health and actively identifying any chemical safety hazardsWork creatively and cross-functionally with other teams at Halo make process improvements, identifying sources of contamination originating from other processes or helping implement cleaning processes to improve yield across the lineCollect, summarize and present results to other team membersRequirementsPreferred Education & ExperienceThe ideal candidate is an MS or PhD with 3+ years of relevant experience (or BS with 5+ years of relevant experience) in engineering, science or a related discipline. Candidates with higher levels of experience are also welcome to apply.What We’re Looking ForOutstanding detail-oriented analytical, creative, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically to diagnose issues and optimize complex processesExperience with a variety of wafer-cleaning processing equipment, including immersion tanks, ultrasonics/megasonics, and brush-based cleaning equipment.Extensive experience with chemical safety procedures around wet bench equipmentExcellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary teamAbility to manage multiple priorities with a proactive “can do” attitudeBonusStrong data analysis or programming skills using software such as JMP or Minitabor a language such as Python or MatlabExperience with statistical process control in a high-precision manufacturing environmentExperience with design-of-experiment methodologyBenefits$130-150k Base SalaryHealth Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)Stock Option Plan