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Looking for a career path in the high tech manufacturing industry? Become part of a team focused on delivering the most exciting semiconductor technology to the world! If you enjoy working with others in a fast pace environment and are looking for an opportunity to grow your career in the high tech industry then Tower Semiconductor is the place to be!

Tower Semiconductor is a global specialty foundry leader! We specialize in manufacturing analog integrated circuits for more than 300 customers worldwide in growing markets such as automotive, medical, industrial, consumer and aerospace and defense, among others.

The position is for a Senior level Plasma Etch process engineer to lead the area for process development, process transfer and process improvement in a high-volume manufacturing fab located in San Antonio, TX. The Tower fab in San Antonio is a growing manufacturing site, delivering specialty electronic devices for a wide range of applications and with high quality, low cost, and good cycle times. A qualified candidate will have excellent process and equipment hands-on experience, and strong experimental skills. Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in working with plasmas and understanding of plasma physics.

• Lead the area by establishing the direction for improvements, sustaining and overall operation.
• Work closely with process, integration, and yield enhancement engineers to improve process metrics, such as SPC, yield, parametrics and defects.
• Endeavor to achieve first-pass success of technology transfers.
• Identify and define projects for process development and improvement.
• Lead a group of process technicians in projects and daily sustaining activities.
• Ensure matching of newly installed equipment to support production ramp.
• Work with equipment engineering to improve uptime and tool utilization.
• Implement advanced process control to improve Cpk at critical levels.
• Identify cost savings opportunities and drive projects to reduce overall costs.
• Define projects and execute them to completion to improve cost, quality, and productivity.
• Develop and optimize processes to support new product introduction and demonstrate manufacturability.
• The position requires an ability to multitask and react fast to changing conditions. The incumbent must recognize problems, limitations, and opportunities. The level of responsibility includes making decisions with strong technical implications. Because of the existing collaboration between teams, good verbal and written communication skills are needed.

• Ph.D. recent graduate, or B.S./M.S. with more than 3 years of fab experience in plasma etch.
• Major in chemical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, mechanical engineering, materials science, or chemistry.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Able to work closely and cordially with others as part of a team to solve difficult problems.
• Proven strong skills in statistics, SPC, DOE, and data analysis techniques.
• Hands-on experience with plasma tools and processes.
• Good understanding of vacuum technology, plasma reactors, and plasma physics.
• Some knowledge of device physics and device architecture.
• High degree of discipline and organization with the ability to multi-task and successfully drive multiple projects simultaneously.
• Understand cycle time, process flows, and material management.
• Analyze problems and develop effective solutions.
• Willingness to seek out information and advice from all members of the org. chart to get unstuck from challenging problems.
• Experience with metal etch is a plus.

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