The Staff Process Engineer will optimize semiconductor manufacturing processes, analyze production data, improve quality, and support troubleshooting in collaboration with various teams.
The Company
Halo Industries has invented a revolutionary technology to replace a decades-old semiconductor material slicing process. Our laser-based technology eliminates waste, improves material cost and performance, and drives advancements in high-growth markets like automotive, telecommunications, and power electronics. Founded in 2014 at Stanford University, Halo secured significant funding in 2024 and is poised for rapid growth, engaging strategic customers and preparing for volume manufacturing.
Responsibilities:
As a staff semiconductor process engineer, you will have the following responsibilities
- Conduct hands-on experiments to optimize performance, cost, and throughput of wafer fabrication processes such as wafer grinding, chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) and wet chemical cleaning
- Implement APC strategies (automated process control) to reduce rework and optimize process capability
- Respond to customer feedback and identify opportunities for quality improvement
- Develop a deep understanding of a variety of Silicon Carbide processing tools in order to help assist the production team with troubleshooting, maintenance and training
- Work with third party vendors to continually evaluate and stay up-to-date on industry best-practices
- Work creatively and cross-functionally with other teams at Halo to develop novel wafer fabrication techniques
- Analyze production data from metrology tools to monitor and improve wafer defectivity and geometry
- Collect, summarize and present results to other team members
Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
- The ideal candidate is a MS or PhD in engineering, science or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of relevant experience (or BS with 8+ years of relevant experience). Candidates with higher levels of experience are also welcome to apply.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Outstanding detail-oriented analytical, creative, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically to diagnose issues and optimize complex processes
- Excellent understanding of and intuition for physical processes, both mechanical and chemical
- Experience operating technically complicated production or laboratory equipment
- Familiarity with various metrology tools and optical inspection techniques
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with a proactive “can do” attitude
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Annual bonus plan eligible
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Free Food & Snacks
- Stock Option Plan
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Base salary $155,000 - $170,000
Top Skills
Chemical Mechanical Planarization
Metrology Tools
Optical Inspection Techniques
Wafer Fabrication Processes
Halo Industries Santa Clara, California, USA Office
Santa Clara, CA, United States, 95054
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