Principal/Senior Process Integration Engineer, NAND NTI

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Identify and quantify key module deficiencies and technology gaps. Lead cross-functional teams to address these issues. Improve current process flows and develop innovative solutions to meet product requirements and manufacturability.

• Develop or redefine CSPEC criteria for optimal product performance and drive activities to ensure manufacturing process capability.

• Coordinate activities at the manufacturing site to secure funding for experiments, and conversions, and effectively communicate decisions to relevant R&D, Product Engineering, and Manufacturing partners.

• Undertake development projects to evaluate and implement new integration schemes for alpha and derivative part types. Establish proof of concept for future tech nodes at the manufacturing facility.

• Take on a leadership role at quarterly yield summits and monthly program reviews to summarize complex problems, explain actions taken to address them, and align R&D, Manufacturing, and senior management teams.

• Assist in the transfer of new technology from R&D to manufacturing. Contribute to ensuring a successful ramp-up and qualification. Support the transfer, documentation, and training of module fundamentals into manufacturing.

Requirements:

Must have:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in front end semiconductor industry in the area of Process Integration (PI), with a proven track record in innovation

• Strong knowledge on the fundamentals of semiconductor processing technology, with essential knowledge on semiconductor device physics

• Ability to develop a strong holistic end-to-end understanding of particular PI modules on new NAND technologies and related structural & electrical fail mechanisms

• Adept at data analysis, problem-solving, and process integration optimization

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams

• Able to support beyond office hours or weekends when necessary

Preferred to have Skills / Experiences as below:

• Direct experience in Process integration early phase Technology Development is a strong bonus

• Proficiency in scripting/programming/engineering/business intelligence/Analytics software, such as Python, SolidWorks, Tableau, Power BI, etc. is desirable

• In-depth knowledge and direct experience with non-volatile memories (NAND) along with good understanding of the NAND process flow, the interaction of process & device, common yield & reliability issues are desirable

• Committed to quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement

• Ability to be self-motivated, and self-governing with proven ability to work in a demanding & dynamic environment

• Passion, growth mindset, tenacity, proactiveness, lead with urgency

Education:

BS, MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or a related field