Field Process Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:Kforce has a client that is seeking a Field Process Engineer in Phoenix, AZ.Responsibilities of the Field Process Engineer:New Product Introduction (NPI): Field Process Engineer undergoes training with the Business Unit to build expertise on newly developed processes (Epitaxy) and hardware; Owns the introduction/transfer of these processes to the customer site Work closely with the field hardware teams and Business Unit to support and troubleshoot issues on new products, including developing proposals for equipment and process design improvements, as well as conducting those experiments in conjunction with the customer Field Process Engineer escalates issues, as needed, to ensure a timely resolution and to maintain the project timeline/scope Documents learnings during NPI and works with the Business Unit to ensure learnings are incorporated in future IQ/hardware/process rollout packages Documents the learnings for subsequent knowledge transfer to the local service team at manufacturing sitesOn-site process development: Support Customer epitaxial processes and hardware development (both new development and CIP - continuous improvement projects) Field Process Engineer will analyze current baseline process and system performance; identify gaps with respect to technology node requirements Perform problem assessment and root cause analysis of system performance issues (non-conformances) at customer siteHVM process transfer: Field Process Engineer will be responsible for process transfer to HVM fabs and transfer of product knowledge to the local service organization Field Process Engineer documents and maintains the process and hardware learnings from the development phase and develops/transfers best known methods (BKMs) to the HVM site teamsREQUIREMENTS: Candidates at all levels (B.S., M.S, and PhD) with a degree in Physical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics will be considered Equivalent combination of education and experience for which comparable knowledge, skills and ability has been achieved in the areas of processing, developing and characterizing epitaxially deposited films of Si, Ge, SiGe, or III-V materials (GaAs, GaN, InGaAs, etc.) Good knowledge of and experience with semiconductor device applications, vacuum techniques, film characterization and metrology techniques, and epitaxial deposition processes and equipment; Preference will be given to candidates who have a demonstrated history of optimizing epitaxial deposition and process development, preferably with Epi equipment Strong experience with advanced troubleshooting/structured problem analysis methodologies (KT/FMEA/7-step/Ishikawa diagrams/etc.) Strong experience designing and conducting experiments, in addition to measuring and interpreting experimental output, aimed at fulfilling stated objectives using DOEs and statistical methods Proactively support escalations, develop and manage action plans, and ensure clear communication between customer, service team, business unit, or other sub-suppliers Ability to travel, as necessary and possibly for extended periods of time, to the Business Unit for training and technical engagement, as well as to the Customer sites, as needed; The primary Customer focus will be at a site in Hillsboro, Oregon In case of beta qualifications or escalations, additional hours and working weekends will be requiredKforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.