HEADWAY TECHNOLOGIES INC

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CMP Process Engineering Technician (49732)

Location
Milpitas, CA 95035
Employment type
Full-time
Last seen
Aug 7, 2026

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TITLE: CMP PROCESS ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN SHIFT: B-MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY AND EVERY OTHER THURSDAY, 6:00PM-6:00AM OR D–FRIDAY TO SUNDAY AND EVERY OTHER THRUSDAY, 6:00PM-6:00AM FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT REPORTS TO: SR. MANAGER, CMP PROCESS DEVELOPMENT SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Sr. Manager, CMP Process Development, the CMP Process Technician provides support to the engineering teams in the CMP area, assists and supports wafer fabrication, reviews and documents CMP processes or procedures, and dispositions abnormal wafers for rework; maintains process controls using Statistical Process Control (SPC), collects and analyzes data, and recommends corrective action; performs microscopy inspection using Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and Focused Ion Beam (FIB) techniques. This position is located in Milpitas, California. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provides support to the engineering teams in the CMP area Supports wafer fabrication and CMP processes to ensure that wafers are processed efficiently Reviews and documents processes and procedures; partners with engineering to implement changes effectively Dispositions abnormal or atypical wafers for rework; ensures that rework is completed promptly Collects and analyzes data and recommends corrective action if required Reviews and maintains process controls using SPC and prepares charts and graphs Performs various types of inspections using AFM and FIB microscopy Assists with troubleshooting and resolving process-related issues Participates in and recommends modifications to procedures or processes in support of continuous improvement initiatives Collaborates with engineering to qualify or approve new processes or procedures Creates reports, charts, or graphs on an ad-hoc or routine basis Responds to inquiries from other team members, managers, or departments Adheres to all safety policies and procedures as required Performs other duties of a similar nature or level*