Texas Instruments Advanced Process Controls Engineer SMFAB 

United States 

370395993

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