Lead Process Engineer

2 weeks ago


Santa Clara, California, United States Halo Industries, Inc. Full time
Job Overview

The Opportunity

As Halo Industries, Inc. expands its initial pilot production capabilities, we are in search of a seasoned process engineer to enhance wafer fabrication methodologies tailored to customer specifications. This role will primarily concentrate on equipment and processes designed to eliminate particulates and contaminants from wafers, with a particular emphasis on wet bench systems and brush-based cleaning technologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the principal process engineer overseeing wafer cleaning operations at Halo Industries, focusing on both immersion and brush-based cleaning techniques.
  • Collaborate with third-party suppliers to assess leading cleaning practices for SiC wafers and outline a strategic roadmap for process enhancements.
  • Conduct practical experiments aimed at optimizing the performance, cost-effectiveness, and throughput of wet bench and brush cleaning processes.
  • Address customer feedback to identify and implement quality improvement opportunities.
  • Establish comprehensive quality control protocols to guarantee the highest cleanliness standards for all outgoing customer shipments.
  • Examine metrology data from defect and particle measurement tools to ensure optimal process functionality and troubleshoot contamination sources.
  • Promote a safe working environment by maintaining equipment health and proactively identifying chemical safety risks.
  • Engage creatively and collaboratively with cross-functional teams at Halo to implement process improvements, identifying contamination sources from other operations or enhancing cleaning processes to boost yield across the production line.
  • Gather, summarize, and present findings to team members effectively.

Qualifications

Preferred Education & Experience

  • The ideal candidate holds an MS or PhD with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience (or a BS with at least 5 years of relevant experience) in engineering, science, or a related field. Candidates with more extensive experience are encouraged to apply.

Desired Skills

  • Exceptional detail-oriented analytical, creative, and problem-solving abilities, with a strong capacity for critical thinking to diagnose issues and optimize complex processes.
  • Familiarity with various wafer-cleaning processing equipment, including immersion tanks, ultrasonics/megasonics, and brush-based cleaning systems.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of chemical safety protocols related to wet bench equipment.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
  • Capability to manage multiple priorities with a proactive and positive attitude.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficiency in data analysis or programming using software such as JMP or Minitab, or programming languages like Python or Matlab.
  • Experience with statistical process control in high-precision manufacturing settings.
  • Familiarity with design-of-experiment methodologies.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary ranging from $130,000 to $150,000.
  • Comprehensive health care plan including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement savings plan options including 401k and IRA.
  • Generous paid time off policy including vacation, sick leave, and public holidays.
  • Family leave policies for maternity and paternity.
  • Employee stock option plan.


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