Associate Process Sustaining Engineer

About the role

Analog Devices is looking for an Associate Process Sustaining Engineer to join its manufacturing engineering team and sustain and improve wafer fabrication processes in a high-volume semiconductor environment. The role drives continuous improvement in yield, quality, cost and cycle time through hands-on process ownership, data-driven analysis and close partnership with manufacturing operations. It is a graduate-level position.

Key responsibilities

• Sustain high-volume wafer manufacturing with technical expertise in photolithography processes
• Improve manufacturing processes and production flow modifications to raise yield, quality, cost performance and cycle time
• Investigate root causes of discrepant materials and implement quality improvement programs
• Troubleshoot process shifts and apply SPC fundamentals to find areas for improvement
• Optimize processes to lower cost, maximize output and match performance across tools
• Qualify new equipment and new processes
• Analyze cycle time and equipment overall operational efficiency

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Electronics or a related engineering field
• 2+ years of semiconductor manufacturing experience in photolithography, with preference for TEL ACT8 track, die coat polyimide and spin on glass experience
• Able to work on-site in a cleanroom
• Required travel of about 10% of the time

Required skills

• Good understanding of photolithography theory and process knowledge
• Preferred: strong knowledge and past ownership of a photolithography track tool
• Preferred: excellent communication and teamwork, technical leadership, ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to a dynamic 24/7 operation

What we offer

• Expected wage range of $64,000 to $88,000 for a new hire, with a discretionary performance-based bonus
• Medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays and sick time
• 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time exceeding Washington State Sick Leave requirements