Senior Technologist

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced technologist to lead the development of a new reader structure for magnetic recording head development. The successful candidate will design and architect integrated wafer processes/flow for next generation magnetic read head by utilizing material/wafer fabrication, characterization, and data analysis knowledge.

• Technology leader on wafer process integration to build a new reader structure for magnetic recording head development.
• Design and architect integrated wafer processes/flow for next generation magnetic read head.
• Work closely with module engineering teams to develop processes in critical building blocks and validate process scheme to ensure it satisfying both design and manufacturing robustness needs.
• Interface with Design/Program teams to understand device performance requirements; and define physical metrics in wafer processes that fulfill such requirements.
• Pull and analyze data from inline wafer and backend database; establish inline processes to backend performance correlation and build prediction model; identify the process optimization opportunities and set up DOE to drive the improvement activities.
• Troubleshoot the defect and performance failure related to wafer process/integration and provide process solutions in timely manner.
• Work closely with sister site process/integration teams for process transfer and product matching.
• Manage and control inline wafer WIP; set up process disposition route for product and process development; Maintaining or creating detailed documentation of product/process information.

• Creative, self-motivated, and team player.
• 15+ years of experience in wafer processing for magnetic recording or related industry.
• Minimum 12 years direct experience in wafer process integration and NPI.
• Hands on experience with multiple wafer processes, such as photolithography, ion mill, thin film deposition, plating/etching, CVD, RIE, CMP, and metrology.
• Magnetic material background is preferred.
• Track record in professional publications or patents on wafer process integration.
• Excellent statistical analysis skill, proficient in SPC and JMP.
• Excellent communication skill.
• Flexible in working schedule.
• MS or PhD in Physics, EE, ChemE, ME, Materials Science or related disciplines.

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