About The Role

Change the world. Love your job.

Texas Instruments is looking for an energetic engineer with a passion for process. This position reports to the DAP (Diffusion, AMHS, and Photo) PE Section manager at SMFAB and provides the opportunity to drive continual improvement at all levels. Our team is primarily focused on driving improved procedures and processes. We are searching for a self-directed, highly motivated engineer to join our team.

The responsibilities of a Photo Process Engineer in this role include

Support manufacturing operations and new process development
Provide manufacturing capacity and diversify the product portfolio by qualifying new / enhancing existing processes in a ramping-fab environment
Develop and implement improved methods of manufacturing, procedures, and processes that result in improved efficiencies, yields, machine operations, and quality
Drive cost-competitive strategies for the lithography process including, but not limited to, resist chemistry, anti-reflective coatings, and film stack interactions
Lead root-cause investigations for excursions or yield issues
Identify systematic problems in either process or equipment-related sources and communicate findings to the engineering staff in a continuous manner
Primary role in data analysis and problem resolution

Minimum requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
5 years of experience as a Photolithography Process Engineer.

Preferred qualifications

Knowledge of critical dimension (CD) control, overlay, focus/exposure matrix (FEM) optimization, and OPC (optical proximity correction)
Proficient in Microsoft Office software tools
Excellent people skills with the ability to communicate at all levels, influence others within and across teams, and relate to individuals from various backgrounds, experiences, and skills
Ability to take the initiative, drive for results and proactively prevent counterproductive manufacturing events
Demonstrate ability to identify and resolve manufacturing problems using a systematic approach
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong experience with process control systems (SPC), APC (advanced process control), and equipment matching
Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery
Ability to work effectively in an interrupt-driven, fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
Demonstrated ability to build strong, influential relationships