Process Engineer Sr, Packaging
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Process Engineer Sr, PackagingArizona State UniversityAdvncd Electronics & PhotonicsCampus: Tempe100686BR
Job DescriptionThe Advanced Electronics and Photonics Core Facility (AEP) is expanding and hiring a Process Engineer Sr, Packaging. In this period of expansion, AEP is adopting 300 mm, industry-scale wafer processing equipment. The facility is also refreshing its capabilities and broadening equipment offerings to support power electronics and advanced packaging. Using a fee-for-service foundry model, this expansion will further allow AEP to serve the local semiconductor industry’s needs by bringing both small- and large-scale, flexible electronics projects to the marketplace.
AEP covers 11,300 square feet of Class 100 (“H” occupancy), 4,300 square feet of Class 10,000 cleanroom, and 4,600 square feet of wet and dry labs within the MacroTechnology Works building at the Arizona State University (ASU) Research Park. Currently, the facility operates over 80 pieces of major processing equipment (e.g., maskless and projection aligned photolithography, PECVD, sputtering, evaporation, wet etching, dry etching, and more) and characterization tools (e.g., ellipsometry, I-V and I-V-L testers, UV-Vis spectroscopy, FTIR, AFM, profilometry, and more).
Salary Range$81,780 - $113,000 per year; DOE
Close Date15-May-2024
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and eight (8) years of engineering or related experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Desired Qualifications
Package processing experienceWork experience in semiconductor clean room operations (7 years)Direct experience processing wafer compression molding, grinding, dicing, and bump processingDirect experience with photolithography, die attach, polyimide processing, plating (specifically copper), and lamination.Experience with analytical equipment (e.g., profilometers, ellipsometers, and four-point-probes) Demonstrated knowledge of scanning both acoustic microscopic and electron microscopyCharacterization experience using Design of Experiments, Statistical Process Control, and the associated data analysis toolsExperience with vacuum systems, mechanical, electro-mechanical, and optical systemsEvidence of effective communication, presentation, and interpersonal skillsExperience in work that requires being detail oriented, flexible, self-motivated, and the ability to troubleshootExperience writing scientific documents (e.g., patent applications and reports)
Working Environment
This is a first shift position 0800-1700, Monday-Friday. Occasional off shift work may be required to manage emergencies within the AEP.Regular activities require ability to manage multiple tasks at one time and prioritize tasks, manage conflict, ability to work well in a team environment and operate independently, and communicate effectively to exchange accurate information.Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office and laboratory settings subject to extended periods of being in a stationary position, walking moderate distances to perform work functions, and operating computer and other office productivity machinery.For the class 100/1000 cleanroom space, it will be necessary to wear personal protective equipment including long pants, closed-toed shoes, shoe covers, a lab coat, gloves, and safety glasses.Some activities will entail the need for frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds.Ability to clearly communicate and exchange accurate information to perform essential duties.
Department StatementFor the ninth year in a row, ASU has been named the most innovative school in the nation, recognizing the university's culture of groundbreaking research and partnerships, as well as its commitment to helping students thrive in college and beyond. U.S. News and World Report has named ASU as the most innovative university all nine years the category has existed.
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At Knowledge Enterprise, Advanced Electronics & Photonics, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. We value your unique background and perspective, and you may be just the right candidate for this position or other roles on our team.
Working at ASU has additional perks and OUTSTANDING benefits, which include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; ASU/UA/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to ASU recreation and cultural activities; and more. To estimate the value of your total compensation, please visit https://cfo.asu.edu/compensation-estimator.
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Instructions to Apply
Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.
Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.
Resume and cover letter should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.
ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.
Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.
IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.
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