Process Engineer

Job Overview Adecco is hiring immediately for a Process Engineer with a local client in Santa Clara, CA. Pay is $45.00‑$52.00 per hour. Responsibilities Design, collect data, analyze and compile reports on process engineering experiments for defect reduction, within safety guidelines Troubleshoot defect problems, perform root cause analysis and resolve moderately difficult process engineering issues Implement new technology, products and analytical instrumentation to support the defect study Design the failure analysis (FA) DOE for key defect critical components to troubleshoot wafer defect issues on key R&D programs and major customer escalations Perform the FA, collect and analyze data within safety guidelines Communicate the FA observation and recommend the solution path in defect troubleshooting Measure wafer defect/film properties, organize data/reports for review to support defectivity improvement by SEM/FIB Prepare wafers for experimentation, including cleaning, loading wafers, preparing KLF files, evaluating and recommending performance of process system Operate scanning electron microscope (SEM) for top view or critical dimension and EDS analysis / imaging pending on job assignment, identify all patterns of interest, understand image quality requirements and sample/beam interaction to determine optimized condition Prepare samples for focused ion beam (FIB) lamella making by utilizing Zeta Marking tool and optimize sample preparation procedure and conditions, identify cutting location based on pattern instructions Operate and check performance of equipment to perform sample prep process, under limited supervision Operate focused ion beam (FIB) for making TEM lamella pending on job assignment, identify all patterns of interest, understand lamella quality requirements and sample/beam interaction to determine optimized conditions Perform SEM/FIB system software alignment functions, routine maintenance procedures (flash, plasma clean, etc.) Perform routine shut down procedure, identify problem, put tool down and call for service Coordinate instrument repair and maintenance, coordinate with engineering on wafer evaluations, set up equipment for experiments Order equipment and supplies, coordinate with vendors and purchasing Report and communicate wafer defect analysis result, recommend the solution path for wafer defect troubleshooting on key R&D programs Interact with vendors/suppliers to evaluate and troubleshoot the latest defect metrology tools (SEM, EDX, FIB, wafer scribing) Develop and publish best known method (BKM) procedures including sample prep, scanning electron microscope (SEM) conditions, and special sample handling Generate internal documentation for products, presentations and technical reports Provide training for junior engineers for wafer preparation/analysis on defect metrology tools Contribute and manage the metrology tool (Zeta/SEMVision) operation Qualifications Understand the scanning electron microscope (SEM) and focused ion beam (FIB) principles Pay Details $45.00 to $52.00 per hour Benefits Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, 401K plan, paid sick leave, and holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled Military-connected talent encouraged to apply. Disability Accommodation The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including: California Fair Chance Act; Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance; Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers; San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Massachusetts Candidates Only It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. #J-18808-Ljbffr