Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Crystal Growth Process Engineer to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will lead the development, optimization, and troubleshooting of crystal growth processes essential for high-quality semiconductor materials. Your expertise will drive continuous improvement initiatives, ensure process reliability, and support the scaling of production capabilities. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced industrial environment, fostering innovation and operational excellence every day.
Job Duties
- Designs and implements basic engineering projects: process development, process design.
- Troubleshoots process development issues and interact with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to resolve issues and fix bugs.
- Generates engineering test reports and presents proposals and results/conclusions to the design/process engineering community and upper management.
- Supports operational consistency in production by implementing process improvements and process optimization projects.
- Works closely with operations to assess existing processes and needs for improvement.
- Tracks metrics to determine areas for improvement and monitor the success of changes.
- Uses simulations to solve complex problems and test the hypotheses.
- Provides plant support and troubleshooting from growth to wafer processes.
- Assists in the creation and maintenance of complex documentation sets, involving highly technical material, for training purposes under limited supervision.
- Solves problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions.
- Understanding business unit processes and hardware; knowledge of data analysis techniques to summarize data.
- Development of new processes and equipment.
- Developing metrology for new processes.
- Design of experiments and statistical data analysis.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in material science / engineering / physics or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, planning and problem-solving/troubleshooting skills.
- Proven ability to identify, assess, and solve problems.
- Experience with project management.
- Experience with data-driven continuous improvement; Six Sigma training preferred.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment.
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to manage conflicts in a stressful environment.
- Understands and listens to team members and fosters a productive team environment.
- Handles multiple projects and priorities.
- Proficient in advanced techniques with relevant software: MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc. in addition to experience working within shared work environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in materials science / engineering / physics
- Four to six years of relevant work experience.
- Experience with Minitab Statistical Analysis software preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Demonstrate strong technical and engineering knowledge, applying expertise to perform complex assignments independently with minimal supervision.
- Take initiative, exhibit strong action orientation, and accept responsibility for achieving results while consistently delivering high-quality work on time.
- Exercise sound judgment, business acumen, and strategic thinking to analyze issues, recommend effective solutions, and identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of business operations, industry trends, and emerging technologies to support organizational goals.
- Build collaborative cross-functional relationships and serve as an approachable, customer-focused resource to internal stakeholders.
- Utilize excellent analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills to evaluate data, identify trends, and support informed decision-making.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work, ensuring high-quality deliverables and compliance with established standards.
- Support strategic planning and continuous improvement efforts.
- Effectively utilize relevant software, technology, and business tools, including Microsoft Office applications, to improve productivity and efficiency.
- Communicate clearly through written, verbal, and presentation formats
- Continuously enhance professional, technical, and industry knowledge through ongoing learning and development.
- Demonstrate integrity, reliability, professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion in all business interactions and work assignments.
- Complete assigned tasks and projects efficiently while managing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Foster a collaborative team environment while working independently and exercising good judgment in decision-making.
Work Authorization
- GlobalWafers America will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.
- This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. This position does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship at this time. While candidates with temporary work authorization (including OPT) may be considered, future sponsorship is not guaranteed.
Equal Opportunity Employer
GlobalWafers America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, and physical or mental disability or any other legally protected classification.
Pay: From $1.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- related: 4 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
