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Principal Engineering Team Lead
Principal Engineering Team Lead – Photolithography
Overview
We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Principal Engineering Team Lead to drive innovation and lead a high-performing Photolithography team within our Fab Engineering and Technical Operations divisions. You’ll play a hands-on role in cleanroom and lab environments, optimizing and developing processes to support both R&D and manufacturing goals for cutting-edge wafer technologies.
Your Impact
As the Process Engineering Cell Lead, you’ll shape the direction of photolithography development, mentor a skilled team, and deliver high-quality solutions that push our technological boundaries. From enhancing current process flows to enabling next-generation device capabilities, you’ll be at the heart of our engineering evolution.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
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Lead and inspire a focused team of engineers and technicians, offering technical guidance and career mentorship.
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Set clear goals, align team deliverables with business needs, and conduct regular performance reviews.
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Maintain and evolve project plans with clear timelines, accountability, and milestones.
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Champion continuous improvement and promote a proactive, safety-first culture.
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Collaborate with supply chain partners to develop and integrate new technologies that support our strategic roadmap.
Technical Excellence
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Drive the development roadmap for photolithography processes and ensure alignment with future technology requirements.
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Lead daily operations of a defined process toolset and direct technician activities to meet R&D and production schedules.
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Innovate and improve process methodologies to boost productivity, reduce waste, and elevate product quality.
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Develop and monitor statistical process control (SPC) charts and implement structured process improvements.
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Contribute to new process module designs and conduct in-depth statistical analyses (FMEA, control plans, Gage R&R).
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Create and maintain detailed documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs).
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Perform additional tasks as required to support process engineering and broader technical goals.
What You’ll Bring
Essential Skills & Experience
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5+ years of hands-on Fab experience in Process Engineering or Process Development.
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In-depth knowledge of photolithography processing and related metrology tools.
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Proven problem-solving abilities using structured methodologies.
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Ph.D. in a relevant discipline such as Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical or Electronic Engineering.
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Strong understanding of statistical process control (SPC) and data analysis.
Desirable Attributes
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Experience in leading technical teams and managing engineering projects.
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Familiarity with E-Beam Lithography and wet etching processes.
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Working knowledge of InP-based materials and device fabrication.
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Expertise in designing and executing DOE experiments.
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High proficiency in 6? techniques; Green Belt certification a plus.
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