Process Engineer (Photolithography)

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Job title: Senior Process Engineer (Photolithography)

1. Process Development:

   • Operate and optimize Photolithography equipment for ASML i-Line Stepper Systems, by defining and tuning process recipes (focus, exposure dose, alignment, etc.)
   • Perform routine process monitoring and troubleshooting on ASML i-Line steppers, including tool qualification, SPC tracking, and defect analysis, ensuring stable and repeatable process performance.
   • Analyze process and metrology data to identify improvement opportunities, drive root-cause analysis, and implement robust corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to enhance yield, throughput, and process stability.
   • Assist in MEMS technology development, focusing on the setup and optimization of Photolithography, Screen Printing, and Bonding processes in a semiconductor environment.
   • Assist in the development, characterization, and optimization of Photolithography, Screen Printing, and Bonding processes for semiconductor manufacturing.

2. Process Monitoring and Control:

   • Monitor and control process to ensure consistent and high-quality output.
   • Troubleshoot process issues and implement corrective actions.

3. Documentation and Reporting:

   • Maintain detailed documentation of process parameters, experiments, and results.
   • Prepare technical reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to the engineering team.
   • Update process documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs) as needed.

4. Collaboration and Teamwork:

   • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, production, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless integration of photolithography, screen printing and bonding processes.
   • Participate in team meetings and contribute to problem-solving discussions.
   • Provide support to shift engineers and shift technicians as required.

5. Continuous Improvement:

   • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency, yield, and quality.
   • Identify opportunities for process automation and implement solutions.

Job Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical & Electronics, Mechatronics, Physics/Applied Physics, Materials Science, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering studies

Skill and abilities:

• Understanding of photolithography or bonding principle and semiconductor process. Knowledge of EKRA printing and bonding processes will be considered an advantage.

• Knowledge of data analysis and statistical process control.

• Hands-on experience with photolithography equipment (Track: DNS/TEL, Stepper: Canon/ASML, Aligner: EVG/SUSS), Screen printing (EKRA) and Bonding (EVG) equipment is highly desirable.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• Work independently and able to do multitask effectively.

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