TITLE: DRY ETCH MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

REPORTS TO: SR. MANAGER, DRY ETCH MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Sr. Manager Dry Etch Manufacturing Engineering, the Dry Etch Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the developing and implementing new dry etch processes (RIE, IBE, ashing, etc.) for next generation magnetic recording heads, including designing and conducting wafer experiments, analyzing the data, and reporting the results; developing and implementing practices or methodologies which reduce cost and improve operational efficiency; conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective action; developing and implementing procedures for transitioning new products into the production line; and reviewing, updating, and maintaining documentation and process instructions. This position is located in Milpitas, California.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops and implements new dry/plasma etch processes (RIE, IBE, ashing, etc.), for next generation magnetic recording heads
• Reviews characterization data from FIB, SEM, and TEM to conduct root cause analysis and recommend corrective action
• Implements new process control schemes or methodologies which ensure product manufacturability
• Develops and implements practices or methodologies which reduce cost and improve operational efficiency
• Develops and implements processes or procedures for transitioning new products into the production line
• Reviews, updates, and maintains documentation and process instructions
• Interacts with suppliers and vendors to ensure that appropriate materials or supplies are readily available for line use
• Instructs operators and technicians on processes and procedures, including modifications to existing procedures
• Partners with equipment and maintenance personnel in order to minimize tool down time and integrate new tools into the production line
• Designs and conducts experiments, analyzes data, and develops recommendations for improving the performance or reducing cost based on test results
• Partners with other groups and departments, including process and product engineering to develop and implement new processes which reduce scrap and improve yield
• Responds to inquiries from other team members, managers, or departments
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures as required