Diffusion Process Engineer - Entry Level

The Diffusion Process Engineer opportunity is in a high-volume semiconductor wafer manufacturing environment. The position requires ownership and responsibility for control, development, and optimization of semiconductor processes and equipment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring high material quality, yield, and process stability for high-volume manufacturing.

• Develop and optimize processes for silicon semiconductors
• Implement and maintain SPC (Statistical Process Control) and FDC (Fault Detection and Classification) systems
• Analyze metrology data to monitor material quality and drive improvements
• Reduce defectivity mechanisms and improve process control
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for process deviations and yield issues
• Participate in and/or lead cross‑functional and lean activity teams
• Work with minimal supervision, balancing competing priorities, to serve the needs of the engineering and manufacturing communities
• Drive equipment performance to maximize capacity and yield performance
• Improve cost performance of equipment
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership

• Recent B.S. Degree in Engineering or Materials Science
• Up to 2 years work experience
• Positive interpersonal skills, highly energetic and self‑motivated
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Quality first mindset
• Statistical analysis skills
• Project management skills

More information about NXP in the United States. NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.