Process Engineer - CMP

About the role

Responsible for developing, qualifying, and launching new polishing processes to support New Product Introduction (NPI) and production ramp-up.

Key responsibilities

• Lead process development, qualification, and release for new polishing applications.
• Responsible for defining and achieving sub-milestones and deliverables for projects within the larger timelines of the overall program needs.
• Responsible in defining manufacturing concepts including equipment concept, process flow, process requirement profile, and technical specifications.
• Translate product design and surface quality requirements (Ra, TTV, flatness, etc.) into robust polishing process parameters.
• Design and execute DOE (Design of Experiments) for process characterization and optimization.
• Develop process documentation including Process FMEA, process flow diagram, process qualification report, work instructions, control plans, and OCAP.
• Support pilot runs and process transfer to manufacturing.
• Optimize surface quality through parameter tuning.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for yield and quality issues.
• Drive continuous improvement in process capability, first-pass yield, and cost efficiency.

About you

• 3–5 years of experience in precision polishing, CMP, or surface finishing for glass, wafer, or optical components
• Proven background in NPI process development and process transfer to mass production.
• Hands-on experience with double-sided / single-sided polishing, lapping, or CMP equipment.
• Familiar with metrology and surface characterization tools (interferometer, AFM, stylus profiler, microscope, surface scanner).
• Strong understanding of polishing mechanics, and chemical-mechanical interactions.
• Proficiency in Minitab / JMP / SPC tools for data analysis and process capability studies.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and FMEA methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• BSc/MSc/PhD Degree in Mechatronics / Material Engineering / Chemical Engineering / Physics / Optics
• Able to manage multiple NPI projects in parallel with tight timelines.