Compound-Semiconductor Fab Process Engineer

Project

Work done for a product or program.

• Maintain GaAs or InP process steps such as etch, liftoff and passivation.
• Control gate recess and ohmic contact formation.
• Monitor wafer thinning, backside via and metallization steps.
• Reduce yield loss from particles, cracks and handling damage.
• Match tools and process windows across lines.
• Support device engineers on DC and RF test correlation.

Function

Work that keeps the discipline running: methods, tools, suppliers and people.

• Manage epitaxial wafer incoming quality with epi suppliers.

Project

1. Produce and hand over the role's key deliverables
   • Process recipes and control plans
   • Incoming epi qualification data
   • Yield loss analyses
   • Excursion reports
2. Support programsGeneral
   • Agree what each program needs
   • Deliver in time for milestones
3. Manage issuesGeneral
   • Track requests to closure
   • Escalate risks

Function

1. Run the functionGeneral
   • Maintain policies and processes
   • Keep records and controls
2. ImproveGeneral
   • Report performance
   • Lead improvement work