Process Engineer

Intro to GF

GlobalFoundries (GF) is one of the world’s leading semiconductor foundries and the only one with a truly global footprint spanning three continents. We manufacture complex, feature-rich integrated circuits that enable billions of electronic devices. At GF, we make things that matter — from the solutions that enable the way we live today, to the technologies that drive what’s possible for tomorrow. Join us in changing the industry that is changing the world. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Why GF

Be a part of our global team that is at the forefront of providing cutting-edge global technology solutions. We are seeking candidates with a strong passion for new technologies and advanced manufacturing, as we continue our Industry 4.0 Digitalization journey using technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, robotics, big data analytics and more.

Your work will have a direct impact in our expanding Fab Operations, in building out our platforms of purpose-built technologies such as smart mobile devices, personal computing, home and industrial IoT, automotive and more. You will have access to the latest technological developments at GF Labs, with opportunities for patent submissions, presenting your ideas on a global platform, and enjoy GF-wide collaboration across our fabs and offices around the world.

Introduction:

We are expanding our Fab Operations and are looking for Process Engineers, in this role you will sustain and improve process / SPC to meet quality, cost, productivity requirements.  Process improvement to eliminate inherent process weakness to achieve company goals.

Your Job:

• Analyze SPC charts using SPACE. Know all the PR rules and their significance. 

• Do proper annotation to maintain quality troubleshooting rate for SPC OOC. Understand Cp and Cpk indices

• Review ESPC charts using SPACE. Know all the rules for ESPC

• Analyze split lot, DOE data, ET, sort yield using JMP, Klarity ACE

• Create SPC charts, DCOP and modify SLDB using PROMIS (Si-View)

• Upload recipe, check recipe and ensure recipe content compliance using RMS

• Raise PCRB and understand the requirement for PCRB opening, follow through with qual plan, analyze data using required software and CR closure

• Follow up on SPSR, MRB, 8D, TECN, or spec update with ECN.  Provide guidance to junior Engineers

• Startup and qualify new process and new equipment within scheduled timeline. Work closely with Equipment Engineer on new equipment acceptance.  Understand the concept of repeatability and reproducibility (R&R) run

• Analyze data from passed down to identify chronic process issues, establish improvement programs and lead engineers to resolve them.  Establish CAS / procedures to be followed and work with other departments for resolution if required

• Coach and show Engineers how to use the toolsets more effectively.  Provide feedback/ training to Process Engineers on their troubleshooting skills, understanding of processes, decision making, risk assessment

• Lead Engineers on improvement projects, process window study and provide improvement plans to reduce OOC and improve CPK.  Coach engineers on process matching between equipment to reduce variation.  Perform analysis / DOE to find factors for better tool matching

• Work as a team with both Equipment and Mfg Engineers to meet Module objectives.  Drive team to meet key indices of Uptime and OEE as per the goals set for these indices

• Take on leadership role to drive a small cross functional task team to address yield improvement/ excursion issues

• Discuss integration related issues and understand process flows

• Resolve complex technical issues in own Module or yield related issues

• Follow up with cross-fab benchmarking activities to engage the best-in-campus practices across fabs

• Self audit and update specifications / documentation to meet TS16949 Quality Standard requirements.

• Multiple Open positions

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical / Mechatronics / Microelectronics Engineering

• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in semiconductor wafer process engineering

• Proven ability to identify, assess and solve problems

• Perform Normal / Swing Shift (or 12-hour rotating shift if required)

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Prior experience in foundry or similar industry background will be an added advantage 

• Analytical with good interpersonal skills

• Excellent team player

• High Integrity

GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard. 

As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities. 

All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.