Job Description

About the job

TI’s Manufacturing Engineers are technical leaders who get to work in the world’s most advanced manufacturing facilities. We bring the company’s breakthrough innovations to life by manufacturing technologies that are literally changing the world.

The core responsibilities required of an SCT Equipment / Process Engineer is to provide engineering support for probe/test equipment or hardware running in SCT, in order to improve stability, quality and cost. The SCT Equipment / Process Engineer specific job is to perform sustaining and continuous improvement of equipment or probe hardware through innovation.

Performs troubleshooting to determine problems in equipment or hardware used in the manufacturing process through the use of schematics, datalogs, build drawings etc. Dismantles, adjusts, repairs, and assembles equipment or hardware. Uses test and diagnostic equipment to perform checkouts. Rebuilds manufacturing equipment as required. May perform equipment modifications as directed by Operations Engineering Manager.

Tool owner accountability is aligned to organization metrics where data / trend analysis support actions and projects. Supports audits for tool set, defines process of running equipment through spec ownership and proactively seeks out, and is able to self-identify, gaps and opportunities to run as efficiently as possible; before human error or productivity detractor issues occur. Able to connect highest impact with prioritization of work. Self-motivated and executes projects through completion.

Additional responsibilities may include determining root cause of failures through root cause analysis, investigations and quality reporting for damaged wafers or customer returns, running test equipment, analyzing wafer maps and/or performing lab measurements.

Immediate focus will be on probe card tool stability and innovation; requiring electro-mechanical focus.

Responsibilities include:

Support teams in addressing fab module projects

Provide progress reports on tools, processes and goals

Identify and manage priorities

Plan across various groups and building collaborative relationships

Understand customer demands and the impact of actions

Project management that results in the timely execution of actions that resolve issues

Compile and evaluating test data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process or material specifications

Work with equipment vendors to sustain and enhance equipment performance from both a process and tool standpoint

Provide supervision to technicians and technical support to the operations team through definition of operation specifications and training aids

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

BS in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or Physics

No experience required, equivalent to NCG (New College Grad) or experienced. Independent work is a major part of this responsibility. Self motivation, initiative, follow through, and accountability are all key attributes for a top performer. Must be able to plan a detailed schedule with appropriate understanding of risks involved and execute it. Communication must be very clear and concise. High level of ownership is expected.

Projects and Deliverables: Support SCT’s customers through execution of tester/prober/tool performance metrics and innovative test solutions, which deliver efficient Process/Product control and SCT planned commitments for output.

Team & People: Must be a team player. There will be a strong emphasis on sharing of knowledge and documenting and presenting lessons learned to the group as an expectation. Work well cross-functionally and drive consensus to resolve technical issues as well as overcome communication barriers that occur with globally disperse teams. Organized, with the ability to multitask, and complete documentation required.

Positive focus and a can do attitude.

Preferred qualifications:

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills

Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions

Ability to take the initiative and drive for results

Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery

Willingness to work hands on with strong interaction with technicians and operators

Ability to work effectively in an interrupt-driven, fast-paced and rapidly changing environment

Demonstrated ability to build strong, influential relationships