Process Engineer

Job Description

YES (Yield Engineering Systems, Inc.) is a leading manufacturer of reliable, high-tech, cost-effective capital equipment that transforms materials and surfaces at the nanoscale. From startups to the Fortune 50, our customers rely on YES to help them unleash products that change lives – from cellphones and IoT devices, to AI and virtual reality, to diagnostic tests for COVID.

As a provider of wet and dry process technology, we look forward to talking with smart, energetic, team-oriented people who can grow with us. We provide competitive salary and benefits, including employee stock ownership, and some of the best co-workers you’ll find anywhere. If this appeals to you, please read on!

Job Title: Process Engineer

Location: Portland, OR

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Apply principles of engineering, thermal or fluid sciences, mathematics, or statistics to optimize processes as per customer requirements.
• Write test protocols, perform tests to fully characterize new equipment or processes utilizing DOE methodology or other statistically sound methods, then write completion reports.
• Collaborate internally to plan, collect data, analyze results, and report on customer demos for existing process applications.
• Compile and analyze test data to establish the next steps in process development and determine appropriate limits and variables for process specifications.
• Identify, analyze, and provide solutions and alternate approaches to complex problems, using independent creativity and judgment.
• Communicates findings and proposals to upper management.
• Partner cross-functionally and with customers to understand roadmaps, process flow, inflection points, requirements, and business challenges.
• Train, develop, and/or provide work direction to operators, technicians, and junior-level engineers.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or related field with no previous professional experience; or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of relevant process engineering experience in the semiconductor or semiconductor equipment industry.
• In-depth understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Experience with statistical tools (JMP, etc.)
• Proficient in MATLAB, Python, or other similar scientific computing .
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new skills, and new technologies, and develop solutions based on project needs.
• Familiarity with working in a laboratory and on semiconductor equipment with experience in surface preparation, analytical techniques, and material characterization.
• Ability to function well in a diverse, team-focused, fast-paced environment with changing requirements.

Travel Requirements:

• Position requires up to 20% travel (domestic & international)

Compensation

• YES also offers a performance-based annual bonus and a competitive benefits package, which includes a 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, in addition to flexible PTO and company stock

Additional Information

• Background check and pre-employment drug screen required.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• YES is an equal opportunity employer and values . All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
• YES prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to , , , , , , status, genetics, protected veteran status, , or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Come find out why YES is such a great place to work. Apply today!