Sic Process Engineering – Crystal Growth Catania

Sic Process Engineering – Crystal Growth
Catania
Sicilia, Catania

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 SiC substrate wafers, this facility will be a first of a kind in Europe for the production in volume of SiC epitaxial substrates, integrating all steps in the production flow.

Strong link is maintained with STMicroelectronics Silicon Carbide AB, located in Norrköping, Sweden, with the opportunity for on-site training and collaboration. STMicroelectronics Silicon Carbide AB, previously named Norstel AB, is the ST competence center in SiC material technology: the company has been developing silicon carbide for 20 years, first at Linköping University, and since 2006 in a dedicated production facility in Norrköping.

Your main focus will be in Crystal growth area, with the following tasks:

Lead the process steps transfer from the R&D fab to the High-Volume Manufacturing fab

Manage process control charts, tool alarms, fault detection - SPC, FDC, Yield for the Crystal Growth Area

Analyze and follow-up on non-conformities, non-standard events, scrap (with possible 8D analysis and root cause study)

Develop strong knowledge of substrate and ingot specification to ensure process robustness and automation stability

Implement and refine procedures and qualification plans for bringing new processes on line

Train new employees (operators, technicians and engineers)

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCES

Both junior and senior profiles will be evaluated, with the following background and characteristics:

Use of programming languages (specifically Python, RStudio) is a plus - data science, data integrity background 

Preferred master's degree: Engineering, Physics, Chemistry

Experience in silicon processing and flow knowledge is a plus

Excellent manual skills, precision and attention to details

Fluent in English language is a must

Good communicator, able to create good relationships and working harmoniously with people

Committed, persistent and curious

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