CMP Equipment Engineer

ON Semiconductor Corp

Hopewell Junction, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$101,700–$172,700 Per Year
SKILLS
Alternative Energy, Analysis Skills, Automation, Chemical Engineering, Cloud Computing, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Financial Trend Analysis, Identify Issues, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Material Science, Operational Support, Operations Processes, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Process Control Engineering, Process Improvement, Product/Service Launch, Productivity Management, Semiconductors, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Trend Analysis
LOCATION
Hopewell Junction, NY
POSTED
30+ days ago

Onsemi is seeking a CMP Engineer with 5+ years of semiconductor experience to support and optimize CMP processes in a 300mm high-volume manufacturing environment. This role focuses on process sustainment, yield improvement, and defect reduction, with increasing ownership of continuous improvement projects.

onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world's most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.

More details about our company benefits can be found here:

https://www.onsemi.com/careers/career-benefits

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in: Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years semiconductor experience, with exposure to CMP processes
  • Working knowledge of: CMP fundamentals (slurry, pad, conditioning), Defect mechanisms
  • Experience with: SPC tools and data analysis.
  • Exposure CMP tools (Applied Materials Reflexion LK CMP and Ebara F-REX-300 preferred)

Salary: onsemi is excited to share the base salary range for this position is $101,700 to $172,700 exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. The final pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, education, experience, and/or consideration of the internal equity of our current team members. We also offer a competitive benefits package. https://www.onsemi.com/site/pdf/Benefits-Summary-USA.pdf

Responsibilities

Process Sustainment & Control

  • Support the daily operation of CMP processes
  • Monitor key parameters: Removal rate (RR), WIWNU (within-wafer non-uniformity) , Defectivity (scratches, particles)
  • Maintain process stability within defined control limits, respond to process excursions, and out-of-control conditions

Yield & Defect Improvement

  • Analyze yield loss and defect trends using SPC and fab systems. Identify top contributors: Slurry variation, Pad wear/conditioning, Cleaning effectiveness, Develop and implement corrective actions

Equipment & Process Support

  • Support tool matching, execute recipe changes, assist in troubleshooting tool-related issues, and Tool qualifications, Tool installations, Process characterization

Continuous Improvement (CIP Execution)

  • Execute assigned CIPs tied to KPIs: Yield improvement, Defect reduction, Cost optimization, Equipment Performance Improvement
  • Productivity improvement, Support team skill development, and support larger cross-functional projects

Documentation & Process Control

  • Maintain: Process specs, Control plans (OCAPs), SOPs, and ensure proper documentation of changes and results

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Interface with: Manufacturing/operations Integration teams, Support NPI, and process transfers under guidance

Responsibilities

Process Sustainment & Control

  • Support the daily operation of CMP processes
  • Monitor key parameters: Removal rate (RR), WIWNU (within-wafer non-uniformity) , Defectivity (scratches, particles)
  • Maintain process stability within defined control limits, respond to process excursions, and out-of-control conditions

Yield & Defect Improvement

  • Analyze yield loss and defect trends using SPC and fab systems. Identify top contributors: Slurry variation, Pad wear/conditioning, Cleaning effectiveness, Develop and implement corrective actions

Equipment & Process Support

  • Support tool matching, execute recipe changes, assist in troubleshooting tool-related issues, and Tool qualifications, Tool installations, Process characterization

Continuous Improvement (CIP Execution)

  • Execute assigned CIPs tied to KPIs: Yield improvement, Defect reduction, Cost optimization, Equipment Performance Improvement
  • Productivity improvement, Support team skill development, and support larger cross-functional projects

Documentation & Process Control

  • Maintain: Process specs, Control plans (OCAPs), SOPs, and ensure proper documentation of changes and results

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Interface with: Manufacturing/operations Integration teams, Support NPI, and process transfers under guidance

About the Company

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