Job Description

Position Description:

InnovaFlex™ is seeking an R&D Process Integration Engineer.  The R&D Process Integration Engineer is responsible for New Product Introduction (NPI) and reliability evaluation. This role will collaborate with Process Engineers specializing in thin film, lithography, and etching to develop and refine processes that enhance performance, productivity, and yield improvement. The engineer will also be involved in process development, troubleshooting, workflow optimization, and failure analysis to determine root causes of failure modes using various analytical techniques.

About InnovaFlex™

InnovaFlex™ is a nontraditional-semiconductor designer and manufacturer that has capabilities to create a variety of electronics on both glass and flexible substrates. We are the largest amorphous silicon semiconductor manufacturer outside of Asia and have a variety of other products including sensors, antennas, wearables, backplanes and more for some of today’s most innovative solutions in the military, medical, industrial, and security imaging businesses.  We are passionate about positively impacting our world by improving lives through high quality products and services.

Major Responsibilities:

• Lead new process development, including DOE (Design of Experiments), inspections, measurements, and data collection.
• Support process development for tools such as laser lift, PI coating, and testing equipment.
• Manage development lots, including process troubleshooting and change control.
• Conduct NPI activities, including design/layout reviews, process reviews, and collaboration with engineers to establish FAB and test workflows.
• Perform defect and failure analysis for development lots.
• Conduct data analysis to improve process reliability and performance.

Scope:

• New Product Introduction (NPI) – Leading activities related to the introduction of new semiconductor devices, including design and process reviews, workflow establishment, and validation.
• Process Integration & Development – Working across multiple process areas (e.g., thin film deposition, lithography, etching) to develop new manufacturing methods and optimize existing ones.
• Process Troubleshooting & Optimization – Diagnosing process issues, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing solutions to improve process reliability, performance, and yield.
• Failure & Defect Analysis – Using analytical techniques to investigate failure modes, perform defect analysis, and enhance device reliability.
• Data Analysis & Experimental Design – Conducting Design of Experiments (DOE), collecting and analyzing process data to drive improvements.
• Tool & Equipment Development – Supporting the development and optimization of tools such as laser lift-off, PI coating, and testing equipment for semiconductor processing.
• Cross-functional Collaboration – Partnering with FAB engineers, process engineers, and test teams to establish efficient and scalable workflows.
• Change Control & Documentation – Managing development lots, implementing process changes, and ensuring documentation and compliance with quality standards.

Expected Impact & Contributions:

• Enhance process efficiency, reliability, and yield through experimentation and data-driven decisions.
• Ensure seamless integration of new processes into production workflows.
• Improve defect detection and failure resolution to enhance product quality and reliability.
• Develop and refine semiconductor fabrication techniques, contributing to innovation and manufacturing advancements.

Qualifications and Skills:

• High proficiency in teamwork and problem-solving.
• Hands-on experience in process development and integration.
• Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE) principles.
• Familiarity with semiconductor materials characterization.
• Proficiency in MS Office, JMP, and Python programming.
• Experience with industrialization & reliability and accelerated stress testing.
• Strong report writing, technical documentation, and communication skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

InnovaFlex Foundry Core Values

Our values are embedded in our daily life at InnovaFlex Foundry, and they are the foundation helping us make decisions impacting the future of our company.  Our values support our mission and vision by providing guidelines on how we approach challenges in our daily life at InnovaFlex Foundry.  We all own the culture at InnovaFlex Foundry, and demonstrating these behaviors shows our fellow teammates and customers we are committed to not only what we do but also how we do it. The How is as important as the what.   

Take Ownership 

We exhibit resourcefulness, independent action and professional judgment that are position appropriate.

Habituate Quality

We promote a culture of quality and safety in process and performance.

Encourage Innovation 

We promote a culture of process improvement and strategic solutions. Relentlessly pursue excellence with enthusiasm.  Endeavor to implement cutting edge techniques.

Have Passion 

We promote a culture of service. Passionate about what we do and how we do it at InnovaFlex Foundry.

Open-Minded 

We promote an inclusive, welcoming, and diverse climate. Validate teammates’ ideas and client problems. Keep an open mind and remain professional in all work settings.

Win Together

We promote cooperation and effective relationships. Make a positive impact through collaboration, innovation, and technology.  Serve fellow teammates, customers, and community. Work with togetherness, transparency, and trust.

Compensation:

Our salary range isn’t just merely a figure, it embodies our unwavering dedication. At InnovaFlex™ we meticulously craft our job offerings, taking into account a myriad of factors:

• Experience Matters: Your years of industry experience will be rewarded.
• Education Counts: Advanced degrees and/or specialized certifications enhance your earning potential.
• Knowledge Is Key: Demonstrating exceptional skills and staying ahead of the curve will be reflected in your compensation.
• Job Levels: As you grow within our organization, your achievements will unlock new opportunities and higher pay.

Wages: *$90K- $145K, depending on experience

Annual Target Bonus: 15% (prorated first year of employment based on date of hire)

*The salary range provided is an estimate representative of all experience levels. InnovaFlex considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree – Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field is highly PREFERRED

Minimum Experience: 

• 3-5+ years working with thin film, lithography, or etch processes in the semiconductor industry or a related field.
• 3-5+ years working in a cleanroom environment.
• 3-5+ years of experience as an Integration Engineer in the semiconductor industry.
• 3-5+ years working with device physics.
• 3-5+ years of experience with electrical test & characterization hardware (probe station, multimeters, power supplies).
• Experience with flexible electronics.
• Knowledge of Thin-Film Transistors (TFTs), including Amorphous Silicon (a-Si), and IGZO.
• Understanding of dielectric materials and high-mobility semiconductors. 

Benefits:

Our Benefits Package includes, but not limited to: 

• Medical (4 plans to choose from), Dental and Vision all effective date of hire
• Paid holidays
• Personal Choice Holidays (prorated 1st year of employment based on date of hire)
• 401(k) with an employer match tied to one (1) year vesting schedule
• Company paid Life & ADD, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site gym
• Relocation Assistance Available

Work Environment:

• Fab-Clean Room/Lab: 40% of job
• Office Setting: 59% of job
• Travel: <1%
• Lifting up to 25 lbs. occasionally
• Carrying up to 25 lbs. occasionally 

Work Schedule:

• Days: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
• Additional hours as needed to support business needs

Accepting applications through May 2, 2025. (note: The deadline will be extended if a candidate for hire has not been identified).

Join us on this exciting journey, where your talent, dedication, and unique blend of qualifications are valued, and your growth is our priority. Apply today!