Epitaxy Process Principal Engineer

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• Responsible for the process of MOCVD thin film epitaxy growth, assures the operability and operational goals by sustaining and continuous improving the processes . Key KPIs include epitaxy layer performance, cost, yield, CpK, other process related KPI.
• Full responsibility of MOCVD thin film epitaxy growth process, inclusive of define DoE within process window, implement process control. Actively liaise with production, process integration and other functional team to ensure smooth operation and meeting process KPIs. Work closely with equipment team in perform troubleshooting of the epitaxy tool software and hardware part with application of in-situ measurement systems (Deflectometer / Real Temp).
• Drive continuous improvement in productivity including new material qualification, procedure simplication; cross functional support with quality, hardware and etc. Able to work on local or global projects.
• Set-up procedure, buy-off and qualification of new process / equipment together with equipment engineer. Ensure process meeting required quality & standard; maintain / update process documentation, including work instructions, control plans, material specifications, FMEA, SPACE etc. in accordance to ISO 14001 and IATF standard.
• Lead problem solving or troubleshooting - able to perform data mining with statistical tools eg. Minitab, JMP and able to use various methodology tools alike IS / IS-NOT, WHY-WHY and etc; in root-cause investigation. Able to implement effective preventive & corrective action (poka-yoke, lean concept).
• Understanding of material characterization (surfscan, XRD, 4-point probe, SIMS, SEM / TEM, PL etc.) and the application for epitaxy process output. Makes necessary adjustments to the growth machine recipes to maintain growth parameters within the specified limits.
• Yield Monitoring and Improvement by performing and reporting failure analysis for all the process and equipment
• related defect using statistical tools, leading to process characterization and improved process stability, throughput, quality and yields.

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