Staff Engineer, Process Sustaining Engineering

About the role

Analog Devices is hiring a Staff Engineer for its Process Sustaining Engineering team in Camas. The engineer acts as the technical subject matter expert for dry etch, wet etch and clean process technologies in a semiconductor manufacturing environment, leading yield improvement and continuous improvement projects.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as SME for dry etch, wet etch and clean process technologies.
• Lead yield improvement through root cause analysis, defect reduction and process optimization.
• Develop, run and analyze Design of Experiments (DOE) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) to improve process capability and product quality.
• Drive continuous improvement projects on throughput, cycle time, manufacturability, cost and process robustness.
• Lead qualification of new processes, equipment, toolsets and technology transfers into manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot complex process and equipment issues with data-driven problem solving.
• Partner with Product, Integration, Equipment and Manufacturing teams on process compatibility and production readiness.
• Maintain process control strategies, specifications and documentation.
• Mentor engineers, technicians and manufacturing personnel and lead cross-functional projects.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in ChemE, Materials Science, EE, Physics, Chemistry or a related field.
• 7+ years of direct semiconductor industry experience as a subject matter expert in dry and wet etch and clean processes.
• Ability to resolve technology transfers and complex toolset problems requiring in-depth analysis.
• Advanced understanding of SPC, manufacturing throughput, efficiency and engineering statistics.
• Preferred: 7+ years in semiconductor manufacturing with Applied Material etcher, wet etch, FSI and/or JST equipment experience; significant CMOS/Bipolar device physics and integration knowledge; 5+ years of interdisciplinary project management; 5+ years of hands-on process and materials development experience; occasional domestic and international travel.

Required skills

• Dry etch, wet etch and clean process technologies
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Design of Experiments (DOE)
• CMOS and Bipolar device knowledge (preferred)

What we offer

• Expected wage range of $113,190 to $163,905 for a new hire, with possible variation.
• Discretionary performance-based bonus.
• Medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays and sick time.
• 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick leave exceeding Washington State requirements.