Senior Staff Module Process Engineer, CMP

Applied Materials

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Work type: On-site
Location: Hillsboro, ORBoise, ID
Salary: $140,000–$192,500 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 55 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Applied Materials

Applied Materials is the world''s largest supplier of equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor and display industries, enabling the production of chips and advanced displays. Industry: Semiconductor Equipment

Applied Materials currently has 337 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Staff Module Process Engineer, CMP

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The Sr Staff Module Process Engineer - CMP serves as a technical expert within the Chemical Mechanical Planarization process domain. This role involves leading discussions with customers to identify High Value Problems, proposing and implementing Continuous Improvement Projects to improve key performance indicators. Daily responsibilities include performing data analytics to troubleshoot complex CMP process, yield, and integration issues while mentoring junior engineers. The position requires utilizing systematic troubleshooting methodologies, equipment knowledge, and specific tools including FabVantage, BOM, EC, FSS data, and FV360. Candidates must possess a strong Wafer Fab background and expertise in at least three types of CMP processes. The work focuses on defect reduction, variability control, and output optimization to solve critical manufacturing challenges in semiconductor production environments.

Skills

CMP Process Wafer Fab Data Analytics Continuous Improvement BOM EC FSS FV360

What you'll do

Perform data analytics to identify, troubleshoot, and solve complex CMP process, yield, and integration problems.
Lead customer discussions to identify high-value problems and implement continuous improvement projects.
Optimize customer KPIs by reducing defects, variability, and cost of ownership while improving process Cpk.
Drive the adoption of new service technologies through on-site evaluations and joint development programs.
Resolve complex tool issues using systematic troubleshooting methodologies for effective root cause diagnostics.
Issue and present technical reports to customers based on BOM, EC, FSS data, and FV360 metrics.
Mentor junior MPEs and contribute to the CMP network of experts and Community of Practice.

What we're looking for

BS in Engineering.
10+ years of experience in Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) Process.
Strong Wafer Fab background including process and equipment experience.
Data analytics background for identifying and troubleshooting complex CMP Process, Yield, and Integration problems.
Domain knowledge of 3 or more types of CMP processes and familiarity with Applied equipment.
Ability to communicate complex ideas and persuade others at senior levels.
Experience leading discussions with customers to propose and implement Continuous Improvement Projects.
Ability to mentor and lead junior level MPEs.