Wafer Photolithography Senior Process Engineer

About our group:

 

The Photo Process Engineering team supports Seagate’s Wafer Operations to manufacture recording heads used in Seagate’s disk drive products. The team focuses on continuous process improvement, product quality and operational efficiencies for the Photolithography operations.

About the role - you will:

 

• Support and optimize Photo manufacturing tools in the wafer cleanroom; specifically, Suss contact aligners, Nikon steppers, TEL Coat/Develop tools, SSEC Liftoff/Stripping tools.
• Support the fab/operational processes for Masks/Reticles used in Photo operations.
• Analyze Photo process data/responses and key input variables for process optimization and controls for critical photo operations.
• Solve manufacturing or product issues of moderate scope using critical thinking skills and analysis tools.
• Work with product teams to improve product design, integration, and performance.
• Solve product yield and rework issues.
• Work cross-functionally and lead teams as needed.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment.

About you:

 

• Effective communication skills.
• Initiative-taking and self-directed.
• Collaborator

Your experience includes:

 

• Experience in wafer photolithography operations
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering related field (i.e., Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Computer Engineering, Materials, Physics, or Information Technology) and 5+ years of experience or master’s degree in the same and 3+ years’ experience or PhD and 0+ years’ experience or equivalent experience and education.

 

You might also have:

 

• Experience in a wafer manufacturing environment (thin-film-head, semiconductor wafer manufacturing)
• Experience with Photo tools; ASML, Nikon, Suss Aligner, Nikon, TEL, Masks/Reticles
• Ability to work with automated Wafer factory software systems; SPC, APC and MES
• Ability to extract, manipulate and analyze data using SQL, JMP & Excel
• Interest developing skills in Machine Learning, Generative AI, and Data Science

Location:

 

Our Normandale campus spans two suburbs, Edina, and Bloomington, and serves as the Recording Head development and manufacturing arm of Seagate. Located in the heart of a bustling community, Seagate offers an on-site café, or if you prefer, you can drive to one of many restaurants just minutes away. Need to grab a gift over lunch time? Shopping is abundant in the area. If working out is your thing, the on-site fully equipped fitness center hosts wellness programs, outdoor activities, tournaments, and group workouts. Looking for something more laid back? Reset in one of our meditation rooms, or simply take a walk around our indoor walking path. On-site cultural festivals, celebrations and community volunteer opportunities also abound.

 

Location: Normandale, United States
Travel: Up to 10%