Wafer Fab Process Engineer
Description For Wafer Fab Process Engineer
Broadcom Optical Systems Division (OSD) is seeking a Wafer Fab Process Engineer for their high volume, 24/7 manufacturing facility in Breinigsville, PA. This facility fabricates semiconductor devices that enable fiber optic communication and datacenter expansion. As a Principal Wafer Fab Process Engineer, you will work with an operations team to create, develop, improve, and sustain wafer fab processes including photolithography, dry etch, wet etch, and thin film deposition for Indium Phosphide laser and detector device manufacturing.
Responsibilities include:
- Developing, improving, and sustaining wafer fab processes
- Conducting data analysis, failure analysis, and yield improvement
- Planning and leading projects, including design of experiments
- Defining and documenting standard operating procedures
- Maintaining quality management standards
- Providing 24x7 manufacturing support
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Physics or Electrical/Chemical/Material/Mechanical Engineering with 12+ years' related industry experience; Master's with 10+ years' experience; or Ph.D. with 7+ years' experience
- Hands-on semiconductor wafer fabrication experience, preferably in an Indium Phosphide (InP) production environment
- Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills
- Experience with DOE, SPC, and Lean Manufacturing principles
Broadcom offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary range of $127,000 - $203,000, discretionary annual bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, ESPP, and paid time off.
Responsibilities For Wafer Fab Process Engineer
- Develop, improve, and sustain wafer fab processes including photolithography, RIE/ICP dry etch, wet etch, metallization, and thin film deposition
- Conduct data analysis, failure analysis, and yield improvement
- Plan and lead projects including design of experiments
- Lead/take ownership of projects to develop/qualify new processes and tools
- Define and document standard operating procedures
- Maintain quality management standards, including creating and reviewing SPC charts
- Work with equipment technicians to resolve process/equipment issues
- Provide 24x7 manufacturing support
Requirements For Wafer Fab Process Engineer
- Bachelor's Degree in Physics or Electrical/Chemical/Material/Mechanical Engineering with 12+ years' related industry experience; Master's with 10+ years' experience; or Ph.D. with 7+ years' experience
- Hands-on semiconductor wafer fabrication experience, preferably in an Indium Phosphide (InP) production environment
- Good problem-solving skills and analytical reasoning
- Familiarity with Design of Experiment (DOE), characterization, and process optimization
- Strong understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Experience applying Lean Manufacturing and Six-Sigma principles
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Ability to work in a cleanroom environment and outside of normal business hours when needed
Benefits For Wafer Fab Process Engineer
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Vacation time
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Equity awards
