What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Process Engineer position at LigentCom Photonics?
Job Summary:
Take lead on various engineering efforts in an advanced InP BH laser fab, including process development, yield improvement, trouble shooting, tool qualification, etc.
Responsibilities:
- Design and DOE to develop processes (photolithography, chemical etch, film deposition) for new products. Define process specification and qualify the process for production.
- Develop metrology methods to characterize and monitor processes. Continuously improve existing processes to reduce fluctuation and improve process yield.
- Work with product engineers to correlate process data with final product yield. Identify critical steps and conduct continuous improvement to improve product yield.
- Troubleshoot any issues occurring in production. Investigate root cause and develop solutions.
- Work with equipment team and help maintain process equipment. Participate in new equipment selection. Lead the process development and qualification on new equipment.
Requirements:
- MS or PhD (preferred) in electrical engineering, material, chemistry, or mechanical engineering.
- More than 8 years’ experience working in semiconductor fab
- Comprehensive understanding on process and metrology technologies, including photolithography, chemical etch, film deposition, SEM, EDS, etc.
- Demonstrated good records of process development and maintenance.
- Has experience to define and prepare work instructions.
- Excellent communication skills, able to mentor junior engineers and train technicians.