Polar Semiconductor
Process & Defect Engineer
Bloomington, MN, USA
No sponsorship$111k-$154kDetected 30 days ago
PythonSQLData AnalysisStatisticsSEMProcess ImprovementElectrical EngineeringLeadershipCommunication
About the role
- Role Summary The Senior Staff / Principal Process & Defect Engineer is responsible for driving defect reduction, process development, and cross-functional project execution across wafer fabrication operations.
- The pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, job-related experience, skills and level of the position.
- Polar Semiconductor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or higher in:
- 8+ years (Senior) or 12+ years (Principal) in:
- Experience with:
Skills
- Define monitoring strategies (KLA / inspection layers) and OCAP triggers
- Optimize inspection strategies, recipes, and tool conditions
- Develop Best Known Methods (BKM)
- Support new process introduction and evaluate defect risks
- Lead multi-discipline yield and defect reduction projects
- Coordinate across process, equipment, operations, and defect teams
- Drive project execution, timelines, and technical deliverables
- Present findings and recommendations to leadership
- Own defect inspection tools (KLA, SEM)
- Develop inspection recipes and sensitivity optimization
Compensation
- The estimated base salary range for the position is $111,000-$154,000.
- The pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, job-related experience, skills and level of the position.
- Includes health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, annual bonus, and tuition reimbursement.
Benefits
- Includes health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, annual bonus, and tuition reimbursement.
Company info
- We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Citizenship or Permanent Residency status in the future depending on federal requirements*
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