Process Engineer

Process Engineer

The Process Engineer will join one of two dynamic teams:
Process Development or Defects & Productivity. Currently, there is a focus on the Process Development team. The role involves running experiments and providing regular reports and presentations. This position supports the development of advanced dry etch processes, aiding in customer tool-of-record selections through process development, optimization, and DOE-driven tuning to meet specifications and performance targets. The equipment is projected to enter production in 3-5 years if selected.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct experiments for customer projects and provide detailed reports and presentations regularly.
• Support the development of advanced dry etch processes to achieve customer tool-of-record selections.
• Execute process development, optimization, and DOE-driven tuning to meet customer specifications, performance targets, and device integration requirements.
• Collaborate with Process Technicians and Analytical Team members on the process development cycle.
• Work on advanced process nodes (2nm, 14A, 10A, and beyond) in FEOL and BEOL dry etch modules.

Essential

Skills:

• 10+ years of experience in dry etch/plasma etch processes in semiconductor (experience with Applied Materials, TEL, Lam preferred).
• 5-15 years of experience as a Process Engineer in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Proficiency in process improvement, manufacturing engineering, tooling, thin film, experimental processes, and statistical process control (SPC).

Additional Skills &

Qualifications:

• Experience from SCREEN, ASML, Kokusai would be comparable (wet etch experience acceptable with more years).
• Experience in deposition, lithography, and working within a clean room environment.

Work Environment:

The Process Engineer will work at the office, closely collaborating with a team in a clean room lab facility, though daily work will not be primarily in the clean room. The environment is characterized by a strong team dynamic, with a stable, tight-knit division and high retention of Process Engineers. The division is known for working on advanced technology nodes and provides a collaborative atmosphere energized by cutting-edge technology development.

Job Type &

Location:

This is a Permanent position based out of Hillsboro, OR.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $ - $/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Get from Kelsey Hitachi Benefits from HR RSU note Bonus program.

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Hillsboro, OR.

Final date to receive applications:

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2026.