Process Engineer - Glass Core Technology

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Puesto en Samtec, Inc

Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $950 million global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solutions, including High-Speed Board-to-Board, High-Speed Cables, Mid-Board and Panel Optics, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. Samtec Technology Centers are dedicated to developing and advancing technologies, strategies and products to optimize both the performance and cost of a system from the bare die to an interface 100 meters away, and all interconnect points in between. With 40+ international locations and products sold in more than 125 different countries, Samtec’s global presence enables its unmatched customer service.

THIS POSITION WILL BE ONSITE AT SAMTEC'S HEADQUARTERS IN NEW ALBANY, IN

Summary/Objective:The GCT process engineer will be responsible for owning and maintaining glass wafer process flows. This will entail developing and maintaining new processes, materials and troubleshooting issues with existing process/product flows. This position will require great communication skills, solid wafer processing knowledge, and the ability to work cross-functionally within GCT and the greater Samtec team.

Responsibilities: 

• Engineering ownership of GCT processes, glass wafer process development, and implementation in either CMP, Litho, or Plating processes, including:
• Through glass via (TGV) fabrication and filling technologies
• Wafer-based fabrication processes to allow electrical, optical, and fluidic interconnects

• Work with internal customers to transition new products from first-time builds through scale up to reliable production processes while maintaining Samtec’s sudden service principles. 
• Create, simplify and improves processes in fab operations including lithography, deposition (Plating), and/or CMP.  
• Characterize wafers using optical microscopy, SEM/EDS, FIB/SEM, XRD, XRF, and electrical test. 
• Design and execute DOEs to advance new materials and processes.  
• Statistical analysis using software e.g., JMP (custom / screening DOEs) and Minitab.  
• Pull large datasets (SQL, MongoDB) and synthesize data into actionable improvements to enhance product yield. 
• Collaborate with a team of scientists and engineers to develop new materials and processes for glass wafer processing.  

Requirements: 

• 5+ years of process and equipment experience in wafer/panel engineering and wafer/panel fabrication in one or more of the following unit operations: CMP, i-line Photolithography, or electroplating.
• Must be a self-starter.
• Expertise with Glass, Silicon, Semiconductor, or Hard drive wafer/panel processes and/or development and high-volume manufacturing strongly desired. 
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with operators and management. 
• Ability to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliance requirements.
• Strong technical and verbal/written communication skills. 
• Understanding and application of SPC methods and control techniques.
• Excellent problem sovling skills – able to quickly identify root cause and implement permanent corrective actions. 

Preferred Education: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an Engineering discipline (Materials Science, Chemical or Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or related)