New Iron: Application Engineer SPC

Salary: Not specified.

Location: Remote (ideally based in New Mexico, Austin TX, or North East coast)

About New Iron

New Iron is a leading company in the semiconductor industry, providing solutions for process control and optimization. With a mission to continuously improve semiconductor production processes, they are at the forefront of driving technological advancements in the industry. As a company, New Iron values collaboration, innovation, and diversity, and they are looking for an Application Engineer SPC who shares these values to join their team.

The Role

As an Application Engineer SPC, you will play a crucial role in the setup and activation of E3, utilizing your expertise in SPC to ensure the success of the factory's first production lines. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a startup environment and work with cutting-edge technology.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the subject-matter expert for the E3 system, responsible for end-to-end deployment and configuration in a new semiconductor fab startup.
• Lead the setup, integration, and validation of SPC controls, ensuring process stability, yield optimization, and early-stage defect detection as production ramps.
• Collaborate with cross-functional startup teams to configure E3 modules for data collection, run-to-run (R2R) process control, fault detection and classification (FDC), and manufacturing automation.
• Rapidly adapt E3 control strategies to address startup production challenges, scaling SPC methodology as factory output and complexity increase.
• Mentor and train startup engineers and operators on best practices to maximize E3 effectiveness and maintain robust process control.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience with SPC/APC/FDC systems.
• Direct experience “turning on” and configuring E3 in a startup fab environment using SPC for initial process setups.
• Strong working knowledge of semiconductor fab operations, process equipment, and automation software.
• Familiarity with advanced SPC tools and methodologies for early, scalable yield and process quality management.
• Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills for fast-paced, evolving environments.
• Experience with databases (SQL), scripting (Python preferred), and real-time data interfaces.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field.

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Perks and Benefits:

• Contract duration of 12-18 months.
• Remote work with 25% travel.
• Opportunity to work with a leading company in the semiconductor industry.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Mentoring and training opportunities to develop your skills and expertise.

To find out more or apply for this role, please use the following link: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/new-iron-application-engineer-spc