Advanced Process Controls Engineer (SM Fab)

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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. As a Factory Controls Engineer you are responsible for working with Fab Engineering to reduce run-to-run (R2R) process variation by implementing Advanced Process Control (APC) methods. In this position, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with process engineering, equipment automation, data engineering, and data science teams to develop innovative APC solutions and sophisticated methods of variation prediction to reduce unscheduled tool downtime, improve process repeatability/reliability, and protect the factory from wafer-loss events.

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

• Support the manufacturing ramp with execution of APC R2R processes that accelerate equipment/process startup and process experiments (SWRs)
• Support the manufacturing ramp of a new factory with execution of equipment installation from a process perspective, process startup, and process release
• Accelerate the development of the R2R control system, including new control features, creating APC software tools, optimizing algorithms, and integrating machine learning with traditional control
• Learn and execute in multiple manufacturing execution systems (MES) quickly and proficiently
• Support manufacturing operations in a high-volume manufacturing 300mm wafer Fab running Analog Technologies
• Develop and implement improved methods of manufacturing, procedures, and processes that result in improved efficiencies, yields, machine operations, and quality
• 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
• Identify systematic problems in either process or equipment related sources and communicating findings to the engineering staff in a continuous manner
• Participate in data analysis and problem resolution
• Develop new processes for existing or future technologies with high performance and low cost to produce world class quality
• Use SPC (statistical process control), statistics, DOE, and other advanced methods to analyze data

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
• 3 year's experience with statistical process control, control theory/tools (e.g., PID tuning, state estimation, etc.), linear algebra, engineering change control and process release strategies
• Strong foundation in programming languages, preferably MATLAB/Simulink, Python, and/or SQL

 
Preferred qualifications:

• Advanced technical degree related to controls, systems, or software development
• Prior experience with Semiconductor APC systems, preferably AMAT E3 or ProcessWORKS
• Sound understanding of relational databases, data structures, automation, scripting, software development best practices, collaborative CI/CD code repository tools, testing/validation, etc. 
• Understanding of semiconductor process flow/integration
• Previous wafer fab and/or startup experience
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written, visual, and verbal communication skills
• Ability 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
• Applied experience with statistics, model predictive control (MPC), data science, machine learning integration, artificial intelligence, or other related fields
• Comfortable in a Unix or Linux environment with the command line
• Experience with FDC software (eg. TIMS, Artist, AMAT E3, Fabguard) is a plus

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.

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, personal electronics, communications equipment and enterprise systems. 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.
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