Senior Analytical Metrologist

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Date: Feb 12, 2025

Location: Hemlock, MI, US, 48626

Company: hemlocksem

At Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC), we transform people’s lives by energizing and connecting our world through silicon technology. Since 1961, HSC has been a leading global provider of hyper-pure polysilicon, and is the only polysilicon manufacturer headquartered in the United States. HSC plays an essential role in the semiconductor and solar industries, with the vision of becoming the preferred supplier of silicon-enabled technologies to the low-carbon, digital world.

 

Our polysilicon is used to make computer chips – the “brains” behind the electronic devices we rely on to make our lives easier, safer and more enjoyable. HSC is just one of six major manufacturers in the world that makes polysilicon used to create semiconductor wafers. In fact, nearly all electronic devices in the world contain HSC polysilicon.

 

We’re also moving the world toward a greener future by supplying the rapidly growing solar power industry. HSC is committed to doing good for our local Michigan and global communities, relentlessly improving our operations to remove supply chain carbon emissions. The low embodied greenhouse gas emissions in our polysilicon materials facilitates the production of ultra low-carbon solar panels. These panels allow solar project developers and owners to lower the embodied carbon of their projects by up to 50 percent.

 

To achieve our goals, we draw on the talents of more than 1,350 employees and contractors. Our employees thrive in a culture that values teamwork, excellence, responsibility and customer focus. We recognize and value the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all of our people working together as One Team. At HSC, you belong to a team that is transforming our world.

 

Summary

The Senior Analytical Metrologist will deliver sustainable higher quality and yield improvement of all products through a deep understanding of critical processes and technologies employed in the company. Collaborate with R&D, Quality Assurance Testing, Process Engineering, and Manufacturing. Develop and implement new metrology technologies and improve on existing metrology tools and protocols associated with all measuring activities in the company.

Essential Functions

As a metrology expert, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and precision of manufacturing processes. Your responsibilities will include:

  1. Technical Expertise: Develop a deep understanding of manufacturing processes, focusing on metrology systems. This includes expertise in areas such as:
    • Ultrasensitive Detection: Detecting trace dopants and metals with high sensitivity.
    • Separation Science: Understanding separation techniques for accurate measurements.
    • Statistical Treatment of Data: Applying statistical methods to analyze and interpret measurement results.
    • Hypothesis Testing: Validating hypotheses related to process control.
    • Cleanroom Theory and Operation: Knowledge of cleanroom environments and their impact on measurements.
    • Sampling Science: Ensuring representative sampling for accurate assessments.
    • Silicon Spectroscopy: Understanding silicon properties and their impact on measurements.
    • Electrical Characterization of Semiconductors: Focusing on impurity effects.
    • Etch Chemistry: Understanding etching processes and their measurement implications.
    • Digestion Methods: Techniques for sample preparation.
    • Standards and Calibrations: Ensuring traceability and accuracy.
    • Basic Silicon Chemistry: Fundamental knowledge of silicon properties.

Essential Functions con't

  1. Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as a go-to resource for resolving technological challenges related to metrology. Your insights will contribute to process improvements and quality assurance.
  2. Instrument Stewardship:
    • Method Development: Create robust measurement methods.
    • Measurement System Analysis: Assess and optimize measurement systems.
    • New Instrument Qualification: Ensure new instruments meet performance standards.
    • Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve measurement issues.
  3. Data-Driven Approach:
    • Utilize models, data analytics, and experimental design to drive technical excellence.
    • Manipulate data effectively to extract meaningful insights.
  4. Knowledge Documentation:
    • Document your expertise, technical challenges faced, and innovative solutions.
    • Become a reliable source of long-term retrievable knowledge for the organization.

Additional Duties/Responsibilities

  • Auxiliary support for other departments in finding external labs for the non-routine characterization of any samples.
  • Led small teams to accomplish project goals
  • Serve as a technical project leader for capital projects
  • Assist Process Engineering with technology transfer into high-volume manufacturing
  • Participate in Six Sigma Projects as a root cause investigation member.  Act as a technical expert in Manufacturing to address acute and tactical problems

Skills

  • Pro-active / Ownership / Action Oriented
  • Technical Project Management
  • Thinks Strategically
  • Cultivates Innovation
  • Plans and Aligns Work
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Manages Complexity
  • Statistical Process Control

Education Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or Analytical Spectroscopy with two years’ experience OR
  • M.S. in Analytical Chemistry or Analytical Spectroscopy with five years' experience OR
  • B.S in Analytical Chemistry or Analytical Spectroscopy with ten years’ experience

Required Work Experience

  • Laser spectroscopy - In-depth technical knowledge applied to quantitate metrology tools, including photoluminescence, Raman, LIBS, and particle analysis techniques.
  • Applied Silicon spectroscopy skills - FTIR, photometry, and non-laser-based optical particle analysis.

 

The range for this position is  $108,528.00   -  $149,226.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, variable bonus, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

 

HSC is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at:

 

989.301.5333
or email your request to
G1HSC-HR@hscpoly.com
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Req No. 787 


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