Principal Process Engineer

Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves multiple high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

Qorvo has an opening for a GaAs Technology Thin Films Principal Process Engineer at our Hillsboro, Oregon facility.

This position requires direct previous industry experience with compound semiconductor technologies (preferably GaAs) with detailed knowledge of thin films deposition and deposition equipment. Successful candidates must be independent contributors who can demonstrate they are also effective working in or leading cross-functional teams to gather and review data that drives solutions to technical problems, or improves Qorvo’s Hillsboro, OR GaAs wafer fab. We strive to provide a team-oriented workplace where there are no strict boundaries for problem solving or giving / receiving help from colleagues to support the success of the team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a safe workplace environment
• “Hands-on” process module ownership in a dynamic 24/7 manufacturing operation
• Technical data analysis that discovers root causes for problems, paths toward improvement, equipment / output matching and the impact of processing on device performance and yield.
• Independent work to achieve goals and improve factory metrics with technical leadership opportunities
• Work within cross-functional (and cross-manufacturing site) groups that helps the team define problems and goals - and succeed in reaching those goals
• Technical problem solving independently, or (more often) in teams
• Determining accurate completion dates for goals and projects, staying on-schedule, or escalating when issues occur
• Creating novel solutions to save costs, time, materials and prevent waste in the manufacturing process
• Determining risk from proposed engineering changes, appropriate risk exposure and monitoring procedures to ensure quality
• Understanding process impacts on safety, quality, cost, and manufacturing equipment / output

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical sciences, MS/PhD preferred
• 12+ years of relevant semiconductor work experience; less experience may be considered with higher level degree.
• 5+ years of compound semiconductor technology wafer fab experience – preferably GaAs 
• Familiarity with isolation ion implantation in GaAs technologies is highly desireable
• Detailed knowledge of thin films deposition / integration in compound semiconductor technologies
• Understanding of statistical process control (SPC), design of experiments (DOE), fault detection and classification (FDC), and basic RF and vacuum science concepts.
• Experience with data analysis tools (Spotfire, JMP, etc.).
• Experience in development and completion of qualification plans.
• Demonstrated application of structured problem-solving methods.
• Must be flexible and able to adjust to changing goals, objectives, and policies of the company, and have excellent time management and organization skills.
• Versatility and ability to work on multiple tasks.
• Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Windows-based software.
• Experience with concept and practices of Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Company. 

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