Senior Process Engineer/Team Leader - Catania SiC Campus - Lithography

OUR STORY

At ST, we believe in the power of technology to drive innovation and make a positive impact on people, business, and society. We are a global semiconductor company, and our advanced technology & chips forms the hidden part of the world we live in today. 

When you join ST, you will be part of a global business of more than 115+ nationalities and present in 40 countries, 50,000+, diverse and dedicated creators & makers of technology around the world!

Developing technologies takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understands collaboration and respect. People with passion and desire to disrupt the status quo, push boundaries and drive innovation – whilst unlocking your own potential. 

Working at ST means innovating for a future that we want to make smarter, greener, in a responsible and sustainable way. Our technology starts with you. Join us and start the future!

YOUR ROLE 

You will be a key contributor to SiC Technology volume ramp-up in ST. 

The work location will be in the new mass production fab in Catania for the manufacturing of devices on SiC substrates. This facility is a first of a kind in Europe for the production in volume of 8” SiC devices, integrating all steps in the production flow. 

Your main tasks as a Process Engineer will be to optimize and improve the efficiency of manufacturing equipment and industrial processes. In the early stages of the new Fab, special focus will be on the start-up and qualification of equipment and processes to support the capacity ramp-up.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the start-up of the new Fab, following equipment installation, with a strong interaction with suppliers. 
• Monitor equipment performance in the production environment and perform troubleshooting on equipment failures.
• Create new strategies to improve process and equipment robustness.
• Optimize process and equipment performance to improve overall efficiency, quality, cost and cycle time, and take decisions to guarantee production continuity.
• Work closely with equipment engineers to understand equipment interactions and limitations relative to operating specifications.
• Support the introduction of new technologies and processes. 
• Produce and present reports to a multi-skilled managerial and/or technical committee.
• Lead the team towards the company's strategic goals.
• Provide training and support for process and production techniques based on your technical expertise.

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCES

• PhD or Master in scientific subjects, e.g. in Engineering, Material Science, Physics, Chemistry
• Knowledge of photolithography is a must
• Experience in silicon/SiC processing and flow knowledge is a plus
• Experience in the semiconductor industry is a plus
• Fluent English is a must.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Commitment, proactivity and curiosity
• Leadership skills, including ability to organize, clarify and influence others.

We encourage candidates who may not meet every single requirement to apply, as we appreciate diverse perspectives and provide opportunities for growth and learning. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is part of our company culture. Our DEI vision is, “At ST, you can be the true version of yourself”, we value all employee contributions and have zero tolerance for any kind of discrimination. 

Joining us is also about a greater work-life balance and workplace with equal opportunities. Dedicated Employee Resource Groups for women and LGBTQIA+, hybrid work arrangements are amongst the many DEI & Sustainability initiatives that make us a great place to evolve your career.

To discover more, visit st.com/careers