SM Fab Fault Detection (FD) Engineer

Texas Instruments
Sherman, TX
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Candidates with semiconductor manufacturing experience and data analytics skills will find this role in fault detection engineering at a high-volume 300mm wafer fab in Sherman, TX, highly relevant.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with semiconductor manufacturing and data analytics experience who thrive in collaborative, cross-functional settings
    — “collaborate with process engineering, equipment automation, data engineering, and data science teams”
  • Individuals with a background in process control and automation who are eager to drive factory improvements
    — “energetic engineer with a passion for process control and automation”
  • Professionals who can implement statistical methods and maintain strong communication in a technical environment
    — “Apply statistical rigor through SPC modeling and other advanced data analysis methods”

Things to consider

  • The role requires immediate proficiency in multiple manufacturing execution systems (MES)
    — “Learn and execute in multiple manufacturing execution systems (MES) quickly and proficiently”
  • Candidates should be prepared to work in a rapidly changing environment with a focus on results
    — “Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with FDC software and specific wafer fabrication technologies in your resume
    — “Prior experience with FDC software (eg. TIMS, Artist, AMAT E3, Fabguard)”
  • Emphasize your ability to identify systemic issues and communicate them clearly to engineering teams
    — “Identify systemic problems in either process or equipment related sources and communicate findings to the engineering staff in a continuous manner”
  • Demonstrate your ability to work across multiple teams and drive improvement initiatives
    — “Implement project or improvement plans for areas of responsibility including but not limited to: efficiency improvements, cost reduction or quality improvement programs”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Support manufacturing operations in a high-volume manufacturing 300mm wafer Fab
Typical background
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field

Skills & requirements

Required

Fault DetectionProcess EngineeringData AnalyticsProgramming LanguagesStatistical Rigor

Preferred

FDC SoftwareScripting LanguagesHigh-volume Semiconductor Manufacturing Environment

Stack & domain

Fault DetectionSemiconductor Process EngineeringData AnalyticsSystem IntegrationPythonSQLAnalytical And Problem-solving SkillsVerbal And Written Communication SkillsAbility To Work In TeamsStrong Time Management SkillsAbility To Build Strong, Influential RelationshipsAbility To Work Effectively In A Fast-paced And Rapidly Changing EnvironmentProcess ControlAutomationHigh-volume Manufacturing

About the role

Original posting from Texas Instruments

Change the world. Love your job.

We can't predict what the future holds, but we know Texas Instruments will have a part in shaping it.

Texas Instruments is looking for an energetic engineer with a passion for process control and automation. This position provides the opportunity to start up a new factory and drive continual improvement at all levels.  In this position, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with process engineering, equipment automation, data engineering, and data science teams to develop innovative solutions to reduce unscheduled tool downtime, improve process repeatability/reliability, and protect the factory from wafer-loss events.

The responsibilities of a Factory Controls Engineer (FD) in this role include: 

Support manufacturing operations in a high-volume manufacturing 300mm wafer Fab running Analog 

Technologies 

Support the manufacturing ramp with execution of FDC models that accelerate equipment/process 

startup and process experiments 

Develop and implement improved equipment fault detection (FDC) models to prevent excursions and 

scrap events

Identify systemic problems in either process or equipment related sources and communicate

findings to the engineering staff in a continuous manner

Participate in data analysis and problem resolution 

Learn and execute in multiple manufacturing execution systems (MES) quickly and proficiently

Implement project or improvement plans for areas of responsibility including but not limited to: efficiency improvements, cost reduction or quality improvement programs, new product support and other process improvements

Apply statistical rigor through SPC modeling and other advanced data analysis methods

Minimum requirements:

2 years relevant experience in at least two of the following: Fault Detection, Semiconductor Process Engineering, Data Analytics/System IntegrationBachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related fieldExperience in programming languages, Python, and/or SQL 

Preferred qualifications:

Advanced technical degree related to controls, systems, or software developmentPrior experience with FDC software (eg. TIMS, Artist, AMAT E3, Fabguard) Experience with scripting languages Perl or PythonExperience working in high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery Demonstrated ability to build strong, influential relationships Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment Ability to take the initiative and drive for results

Why TI?

Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.

We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI

Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us. Please find our country-specific benefits here

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com.

Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you are interested in this position, please apply to this requisition.

Source: Texas Instruments careers

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