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Senior Mask Designer Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

Hunt Consolidated

Sr. Process Engineer

Tuscaloosa, AL · On-site

$93K - $120K/yr

Provide technical review of all designs, MOC's, and change orders. * Troubleshoot refinery problems ... mask and a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) weighing up to 35 lbs. Conditions during use ...

Hunt

Sr. Process Engineer

Tuscaloosa, AL · On-site

$93K - $120K/yr

Provide technical review of all designs, MOC's, and change orders. * Troubleshoot refinery problems ... mask and a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) weighing up to 35 lbs. Conditions during use ...

Hunt

Sr. Process Engineer

Tuscaloosa, AL

$93K - $120K/yr

Provide technical review of all designs, MOC's, and change orders. * Troubleshoot refinery problems ... mask and a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) weighing up to 35 lbs. Conditions during use ...

Carvana

Senior Operations Manager

Bessemer, AL · On-site

... mask, and other protective garments and equipment. * Ability to work variable schedule(s) as ... Please note this is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or ...

Hunt Companies

Sr. Process Engineer

Tuscaloosa, AL · On-site

$96K - $124K/yr

Provide technical review of all designs, MOC's, and change orders. * Troubleshoot refinery problems ... mask and a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) weighing up to 35 lbs. Conditions during use ...

Parsons

Senior M&S Software Developer

Huntsville, AL

$148K - $266K/yr

Developing high-fidelity propagation effects, including terrain masking, refraction, and over-the ... Understand and develop engineering designs provided by the customer, collaborating with the team to ...

RHM Gynecology

Advanced Practitioner Fellowship

Gardendale, AL · On-site

$92K - $125K/yr

This fellowship is structurally designed to transition a certified medical professional into an ... You will closely shadow one of our senior medical providers. This term allows you to observe real ...

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What is a senior mask designer?

Senior Mask Designers are specialized professionals in the semiconductor industry who are responsible for creating and verifying photomask layouts used in the fabrication of integrated circuits (ICs) and microchips. They work closely with design engineers to translate circuit schematics into precise mask patterns that guide the photolithography process during chip manufacturing. Senior Mask Designers typically have advanced experience with electronic design automation (EDA) tools, a strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes, and are skilled in troubleshooting and optimizing complex layouts. Their expertise is critical in ensuring that chip designs are accurately and efficiently produced, meeting both performance and yield requirements.

How does a senior mask designer typically collaborate with process engineers and device designers during the photomask development cycle?

A Senior Mask Designer works closely with process engineers and device designers throughout the photomask development cycle to ensure that mask layouts meet both design specifications and manufacturing requirements. Collaboration often includes regular design reviews, discussing layout constraints, resolving issues related to design rule checks (DRC), and incorporating feedback to optimize mask performance. This close teamwork helps address potential manufacturability or yield challenges early, ensuring that the final photomask supports efficient and accurate device fabrication.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior mask designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Mask Designer, you need a strong background in semiconductor physics, photolithography, and mask design principles, typically supported by a degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Proficiency in CAD software (like Calibre, Mentor Graphics, or Synopsys tools), familiarity with DRC/LVS checks, and experience with advanced node technologies are essential. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and effective communication are vital soft skills that set top performers apart. Mastery of these skills ensures the accuracy and efficiency of mask layouts, which are critical to yield, performance, and manufacturability in semiconductor fabrication.

What is the difference between Senior Mask Designer vs Mask Pattern Maker?

AspectSenior Mask DesignerMask Pattern Maker
Required CredentialsDesign degree, experience in mask designTechnical sewing or pattern-making certification, experience in mask production
Work EnvironmentDesign studios, fashion houses, or manufacturing companiesManufacturing facilities, production lines, or pattern workshops
Employer & Industry UsageFashion, costume design, or protective equipment industriesTextile manufacturing, apparel production, or PPE manufacturing

The main difference is that a Senior Mask Designer focuses on creating innovative mask designs and visual concepts, while a Mask Pattern Maker specializes in developing the technical patterns used to produce masks. Both roles require knowledge of textiles and manufacturing processes, but the Senior Mask Designer emphasizes creativity and aesthetics, whereas the Pattern Maker emphasizes technical pattern development for production.

What cities in Alabama are hiring for Senior Mask Designer jobs?

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Sr. Process Engineer

Hunt Consolidated

Tuscaloosa, AL • On-site

$93K - $120K/yr

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Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Senior Technical Support for Personnel:

  • Monitor assigned area(s) and overall refinery operations and advise management and engineering of any issues that may be surfacing.
  • Advise technical staff and assist them in planning, troubleshooting, unit support, etc.
  • Assist in training of technical, management, and hourly personnel.
  • Provide technical review of all designs, MOC's, and change orders.
  • Troubleshoot refinery problems by visualizing issues in the field when necessary, using engineering principles and tools, and collaborating with Operations personnel to get the full picture. This engineer should be a "go-to" person for Operations and Engineering personnel based on their experience and engineering skills.

Project Development:

  • Identify minor and major refinery changes that are needed to improve the safety, reliability, profitability, environmental compliance, etc. of process units or systems.
  • Provide long range development of processes, new product lines, etc. to improve or maintain refinery profitability.
  • Scope out, develop, and provide process design of refinery projects.
  • Obtain support and/or funding for major projects.
  • Assist in commissioning and troubleshooting of major unit or system changes.
  • Assist in improvement of unit and system procedures.
  • Serve as coordinator and/or manage long range on-going functions such as PSM programs, etc.

Advisory and Support Responsibilities:

  • Provide senior technical advisory support to management and other departments in the refining business unit.
  • Advise management on both technical and non-technical personnel performance and potential.
  • Provide additional more in-depth technical support for refinery departments where overall across-plant knowledge of refinery is required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in engineering from an accredited college.
  • Eight or more years of refinery/petrochemical experience and demonstrated knowledge of refinery processes.
  • Proven experience in refinery planning or process equipment design.
  • Demonstrates leadership in improving income generation as well as reducing costs for the refinery.
  • Self-motivated starter, able to work with very minimal supervision.
  • Effective at working with other management, other engineers, hourly personnel
  • Good communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to lead classes that range in size from 2 to 20.
  • Possess some skill at refinery process software such as simulation software, design software, etc.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS

  • Valid driver's license.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Must have the following:

  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Leadership and motivational skills for peers
  • Self-motivated with desire to learn and develop new skills
  • Exhibit a "can do" attitude and spirit of cooperation
  • Support management objectives
  • Subject to periodic "on-call" duty and non-scheduled call-in
  • Subject to periodic turnaround technical support including holidays and night shifts.
  • This position requires the individual to be certified to use respiratory protection which includes: fresh air work requiring a tight-fitting full-face mask and a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) weighing up to 35 lbs. Conditions during use could be routine maintenance or operations activities, emergency rescue including in atmospheric concentrations that are immediately dangerous to life and health. Use of such a device requires sufficient pulmonary and respiratory health and prohibits, at any time in the course of work, facial hair that comes between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interferes with the facepiece valve function or other obstructions preventing an adequate facial fit.

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