Photolithography Process Engineer - Sr. Staff

Photolithography Process Engineer - Sr. Staff

5204 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78741, USA

Posted Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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Position Summary:

Sky Water Technology is seeking a Sr. Photolithography Process Engineer with 7+ years of experience in development and sustaining high‑volume manufacturing environments, leading process characterization and development initiatives, and driving collaboration across cross‑functional fab teams.

Major Area of Accountability:

• Troubleshooting:
  Resolve complex line issues, excursion root causes, and equipment constraints using statistical process control (SPC).
• Optimization:
  Enhance resolution, overlay accuracy, critical dimension (CD) control, and focus-exposure margins.
• Process Development:
  Design, execute, and analyze photolithography processes (DUV, ArF, Dry) to improve yield and device performance
• Mentorship:
  Guide junior engineers, technicians, and process operators on safety, standard operating procedures, and advanced litho strategies.
• Collaboration:
  
  Partner with integration, etch, and mask design teams for seamless technology node transfers.

Required Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  B.S., M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related fields.
• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  7+ years of Photolithgraphy foundry experience in semiconductor industry.
• Tools:
  Experience optimizing process on TEL tracks and ASML Steppers & Scanners (I Line, KrF, & dry ArF).
• Chemicals:
  Experience setting up and optimizing Resist process with & without TARCs or BARCs on existing fab tool.
• Metrology:
  Experience with Overlay on ARCHER tools and CD job writing on NANOSEM & HITACHI SEMs

The annual salary range for this role is $117,680 - $176,520. Pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, the job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate.

Sky Water offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well other employee financial benefits including 401k match, life insurance and opportunities to purchase Sky Water…