Process Engineering Photo Engineer in Newport

Seeking an experienced and motivated Photolithography Process Engineer to join our Newport Team. This position is a key member of the Engineering team, responsible for improving, sustaining, and troubleshooting photolithography processes. You will play a critical role in the development, optimisation, and maintenance of i-line and DUV photolithography processes for our power semiconductor products.

• Safety: Adhere to all safety regulations and procedures, ensuring a safe working environment. Responsibility to define risk assessments (COSHH) for new or existing processes/tools/materials.
• Process Development: Design, develop, optimise, and sustain photolithography processes for high-volume semiconductor manufacturing, including i-line, DUV and polyimide processes.
• Quality Control: Implement and monitor quality metrics and process control procedures to ensure consistent and high-quality results. Develop and implement process control systems to ensure process stability and repeatability.
• Data Analysis: Utilise statistical methods and process control tools (e.g. JMP) to analyse process data, perform statistical analysis, and drive continuous improvement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with design, quality, process, and product engineering teams to integrate photolithography processes into the overall fabrication flow and ensure process requirements are met. Ensure there is effective communication across modules. Collaborate with external partners and suppliers.
• Troubleshooting: Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve photolithography-related issues in the production environment, ensuring smooth production flow. Implement corrective actions as needed. Drive 8D investigations when necessary.
• Documentation: Develop and maintain accurate and up-to-date process documentation, including process specifications, operating procedures and training materials. Document processes, procedures, and experimental results clearly and concisely. Ability to be able to document results in a report or presentation format.
• Training: Provide technical training and support to production staff and junior engineers.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency, yield, and quality. Stay up to date with the latest advancements in photolithography technology and apply them to improve existing processes.
• Ownership: Take ownership of a defined process, technology or equipment toolset, driving OEE improvement through baseline equipment analysis and improvement projects. Monitor tool/process instability and develop action plans to reduce long-term stability issues. Monitor CpK and own process control improvement plans for a defined area, take accountability for these actions.
• Lean Manufacturing: Identify opportunities to eliminate waste within own toolset/process, including operator time, process simplification, and qualification optimization. Report scrap/rework and own scrap/rework reduction plans. Drive actions and progress of related yield excursions on associated processes and manage updates on associated scrap incidents. Support all activity for technology transfer within the area of expertise.

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science, Physics, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in photolithography process engineering within the semiconductor industry. Experience working in a FAB and with power semiconductor devices is a plus.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in photolithography technologies, including experience in coat, alignment, and develop processes. Experience with stepper or scanner technology, advanced lithography techniques (e.g. DUV).
• Problem Solving: Experience of 8D (15 Whys, fishbone, fault tree analysis, Is/Is Not etc), DMAIC.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in statistical analysis and process control. Familiarity with mask design software and layout tools.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Strong documentation skills.
• Attention to Detail: High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of semiconductor device physics and fabrication processes, experience with cleanroom operations and safety protocols, programming skills and familiarity with machine learning algorithms for process optimization.
• Desired Skills: Strong training skills and technical familiarity with product and processes. Ability to work flexible hours and effectively in teams. Detailed knowledge of wafer fab manufacturing processes and systems. Experience of six sigma problem solving techniques such as DMAIC, 8D. Familiarity with modern manufacturing concepts such as JIT, Kaizen, Zero Defects, SPC, TQM, and TPM. Experience in driving continuous improvement activities and projects for assigned measurables. Highly motivated, results-oriented, customer service-oriented, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Vishay offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs including health care coverage, development and further education support to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. With us, you'll experience unique career paths, an open and collaborative culture, a stable business that will be there for you, and opportunities to work globally and locally.

Vishay helps the world’s most in-demand technologies come to life. Every day our products touch your life and the lives of people across the world, though you likely do not know it. Since 1962, we have defined what technology can be through our electronic components—we can also help you define your future. With us, you'll experience unique career paths, an open and collaborative culture, a stable business that will be there for you, and opportunities to work globally and locally. Come join us and help us build the DNA of tech.

Along with the freedom and support to build your unique career, comes responsibility. Career advancement is earned, not given, at Vishay. Some of the attributes of successful Vishay employees include:

• Self-driven and hardworking
• Intellectually and culturally flexible, curious and eager to learn
• Excited to give, and receive, a challenge
• Have strong integrity & ethics
• Thrive in a teamwork environment

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