Kiran Jose

About Kiran Jose

Semiconductor Process Engineer (PVD/CVD) with 5+ years of experience in thin-film deposition, FEOL process development, and high-volume manufacturing in advanced 300 mm semiconductor fabs.Currently working at GlobalFoundries, delivering end-to-end process solutions across process development, qualification, and production ramp, with strong exposure to Lam Research/AMAT CVD platforms.Experienced in process control and data-driven manufacturing, leveraging SPC, FDC, Six Sigma, and FMEA-based methodologies to ensure process stability, yield protection, and defect reduction in high-volume environments.Proven cross-functional collaborator, working closely with process integration, equipment engineering, and manufacturing teams to resolve complex process and hardware challenges and to drive continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.Strong research foundation in thin-film technology and neuromorphic devices, with prior academic research roles and peer-reviewed publications, enabling effective translation of physics fundamentals into scalable manufacturing solutions.+91 9••••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Process Engineer

   GlobalFoundries

   Mar 2023 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Own FEOL CVD spacer layer deposition processes on Lam Research CVD platforms, delivering end-to-end process solutions from development through high-volume manufacturing.Develop, optimize, and qualify thin-film deposition processes, ensuring thickness control, uniformity, and robust integration with downstream FEOL modules.Support technology transfer, startup release, and PCRB qualification of new tools and tools with major hardware changes in a 300 mm manufacturing environment.Act as process owner and single point of contact during process aborts and excursions, coordinating recovery actions across technicians, equipment engineers, and integration teams.Perform wafer disposition decisions for non-conformal material using detailed analysis of tool health, FDC signals, SPC trends, and process data.Investigate SORT and FWET excursions, applying FMEA-driven root-cause analysis to implement corrective and preventive actions.Monitor and analyze SPC charts to detect process drift and variation, maintaining Six Sigma process stability and protecting yield.Collaborate closely with equipment engineering to troubleshoot particle excursions, thickness non-uniformity, and hardware/FDC anomalies.Drive continuous process improvement and cost-reduction initiatives through recipe optimization, engineering changes, and preventive maintenance strategies.

Education

• Christ University, Bangalore

  Master of Science - MS, Physics

• St. Joseph's College (Autonomous) Devagiri, Calicut

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Physics