Senior Process Engineer (Etch)

OUR STORY

At STMicroelectronics, we believe in the power of technology to drive innovation and make a positive impact on people, businesses, and society. As a global semiconductor company, our advanced technologies and chips form the hidden foundation of the world we live in today.

When you join ST, you will be part of a global business with more than 115 nationalities, present in 40 countries, and comprising over 50,000 diverse and dedicated creators and makers of technology around the world.

Developing technologies takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understand collaboration and respect. People with passion and the desire to disrupt the status quo, drive innovation, and unlock their own potential. Embark on a journey with us, where you can innovate for a future that we want to make smarter and greener, in a responsible and sustainable way. Our technology starts with you.

Key Responsibilities

1. Process Ownership & Recipe Setup

• Serve as primary owner for assigned processes for Trymax and Axcelis tools etc

• Set-up process recipe of newly introduced processes or new process equipment or tools

• Evaluate the new processes and make a series of process characterization

• Perform DOE and FMEA on critical process or equipment

2. Process Quality Robustness

• Make engineering decisions on a variety of technical issue to maintain and control yield.

• Ensure implementation of process procedures and SPC control, and sustain an effective quality system in place.

• Work with Device / Process control / EWS / QA engineers to improve Fab and EWS yield through methodologies of DOE, PDCA, or SDCA cycles.

• Responsible for process problem analysis and implement corrective and/or preventive actions

• Daily monitor and control the process system by SPC on input parameters and process output control parameters

3. Continuous Improvement & Cost Reduction

• Identify opportunities and initiate actions to improve the yield performance, productivity, cycle time, and quality and cost.

• Work on cost saving through minimizing material waste, process downtime reduction, increasing throughput, and removing redundant process steps.

• Improving cycle time by exploring any opportunity on process capability, line layout, increasing equipment throughput and improving tools stability.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering or equivalent

• Min 5 years of relevant work experience in Semiconductor Etch area, familiar with Etch Processes

• Strong Etch process technical background with experience to develop and optimize new process recipe

• Good analytical and creative problem-solving skills with a keen eye to details

• High degree of interpersonal skills and able to work both independently and with cross-functional teams

• Knowledge of SPC, FMEA, 8D methodologies.

ST is proud to be one of the 17 companies certified as a 2025 Global Top Employer and the first and only semiconductor company to achieve this distinction. ST was recognized in this ranking thanks to its continuous improvement approach and stands out particularly in the areas of ethics & integrity, purpose & values, organization & change, business strategy, and performance.

At ST, we endeavor to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we do not tolerate discrimination. We aim to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the societies around us. We strive for equity in career development, career opportunities, and equal remuneration. We encourage candidates who may not meet every single requirement to apply, as we appreciate diverse perspectives and provide opportunities for growth and learning. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is woven into our company culture.

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