Senior Principal Wafer Metrology Engineer

3 weeks ago


Livermore, California, United States FormFactor Full time
Job Summary

FormFactor is seeking a highly skilled Senior Principal Wafer Metrology Engineer to own advanced automated wafer metrology process and tools. This role will be responsible for improving quality, throughput, and timeliness of FormFactor MEMS microspring fabrication. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in metrology, experience with Automated Optical Inspection tools, and excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain process for advanced Automated Inspection and Measurement tools.
  • Support Production with timely troubleshooting of issues related to the tools, updated recipes, etc.
  • Own the tools, focusing on tools uptime and utilization, as well as capacity modeling for how tools fit in the overall fab throughput and bottleneck analysis.
  • Maintain updated Work Instructions to ensure a smooth day-to-day use by Production Operators.
  • Be in steady engagement with the Process Integration team to support new product development and related defect identification.
  • Routinely query engineering databases and analyze large volumes of data to extract trends and identify areas for improvement.
  • Own SPC charts to guarantee tools repeatability and accuracy.
  • Drive improvements to leverage the most out of the advanced tools.
  • Support root cause analysis/8D in inspection escapes/measurement errors.
  • Regularly communicate with other Metrology Engineers to share learnings and drive toward a team-level improvement.
  • Guide the activity of one or more Engineering Technicians to support development and production.

Requirements
  • 3 years of experience with a M.S. degree in Mechanical, Electrical engineering, or equivalent discipline.
  • Solid previous hands-on metrology experience in the semiconductor industry. Previous experience with Automated Optical Inspection tools is preferred.
  • Experience in a clean-room / wafer-fab environment is required.
  • Self-starter, able to manage priorities in a dynamic environment.
  • Solid DOE capability and ability to analyze results and draw conclusions.
  • Understanding of SPC, and ability to work with data analysis.
  • Comfortable with understanding complex tools operation, interacting with tool vendors and driving to high tools uptime and performance.
  • Good communication and cooperation skills, ability to learn from others and share with others.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What We Offer
  • Competitive salary range: $136,200 - $178,800.
  • Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, EAP, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending and savings accounts, 401(k), ESPP and paid time off.
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination.


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