Lithography Process Engineer

1. Process Development:

• Operate and optimize Photolithography equipment for Canon i-Line Stepper Systems, by defining and tuning process recipes (focus, exposure dose, alignment, etc.)
• Hands-on DNS track experience to support lithography process setup, development, optimization, and tool performance improvement activities.
• Perform routine process monitoring and troubleshooting on Canon i-Line steppers, including tool qualification, SPC tracking, and defect analysis, ensuring stable and repeatable process performance.
• Analyze process and metrology data to identify improvement opportunities, drive root-cause analysis, and implement robust corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to enhance yield, throughput, and process stability.
• Assist in MEMS technology development, focusing on the setup and optimization of Photolithography, Screen Printing, and Bonding processes in a semiconductor environment.
• Assist in the development, characterization, and optimization of Photolithography, Screen Printing, and Bonding processes for semiconductor manufacturing.

2. Process Monitoring and Control:

• Monitor lithography process performance to ensure consistent output, high yield, and stable operation.
• Use DNS track knowledge to support process monitoring, track troubleshooting, and day-to-day manufacturing stability.
• Perform routine process qualifications, tool matching, SPC monitoring, and defect analysis.
• Troubleshoot process excursions, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Work closely with equipment engineers to ensure tool readiness, uptime, and process stability.

3. Data Analysis and Problem Solving

• Analyze process, metrology, and defect data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Lead or support root-cause analysis for process-related issues and yield loss.
• Use data-driven methods to improve process stability, throughput, and overall manufacturing performance.
• Provide technical recommendations based on experimental results and production data.

4. Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of process parameters, experiments, qualifications, and results.
• Prepare technical reports, summaries, and presentations for engineering reviews and management updates.
• Update process specifications, operating procedures, and control plans as required.
• Ensure proper documentation of process changes and lessons learned.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with cross-functional teams including R&D, production, quality, equipment, and integration.
• Support shift engineers and technicians as needed to resolve process or tool-related issues.
• Participate in technical discussions, problem-solving meetings, and improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to smooth process integration and technology transfer activities.

6. Continuous Improvement

• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve yield, efficiency, quality, and cycle time.
• Explore opportunities for process automation and smarter process control.
• Support lean manufacturing and operational excellence initiatives in the lithography area.
• Drive standardization and best practice sharing across tools and teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Microelectronics, or a related field.
• Experience in Semiconductor Lithography Process Engineering.
• Understanding of photolithography or bonding principle and semiconductor process. Knowledge of EKRA printing and bonding processes will be considered an advantage.
• Hands-on experience with photolithography equipment (Track: DNS/TEL, Stepper: Canon, Aligner: EVG/SUSS), Screen printing (EKRA) and Bonding (EVG) equipment is highly desirable.
• Understanding of lithography fundamentals, process windows, alignment, overlay, exposure control, and defect mechanisms.
• Experience in process monitoring, SPC, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting tool qualification, process transfer, or technology ramp-up.
• Exposure to inline process integration and yield improvement projects.
• Good communication, documentation, and presentation skills.