Principal Engineer-Process; Wafer Fab

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We are looking for a Principal Process Engineer who enjoys working within a team environment. In this role, you will support the wafer fab tools and processes in one or more functional areas (Photo, Etch, Deposition, Diffusion, etc.) in a fab that makes PIN, Zener and Schottky Diodes on Silicon and Gallium Arsenide wafers with emphasis on Commercial & Military Communication/RADAR & Instrumentation market.

This is a great opportunity for engineers looking for a hands‑on job in a small manufacturing facility.

The Principal Process Engineer I is responsible for developing, monitoring, and testing wafer fab semiconductor products. Specific responsibilities can include:

• Act as a subject matter expert in the areas of semiconductor wafer processing, providing cross‑functional support
• Detailed understanding of any one of the process modules mentioned above
• Creating and updating process specifications
• Study and improve equipment performance for improved reliability and repeatability
• Study and improve process performance for improved control and repeatability
• Leading Teams to improve yields, reduce cycle time or reduce cost
• Use Statistical Process Control for process monitoring of critical parameters
• Process qualification of new equipment
• Analyze and present data to technical audience
• Other design, development, and support tasks as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related engineering discipline
• 10+ years of experience in a semiconductor manufacturing
• Ability to think out‑of‑the‑box and create unique solutions to problems
• Knowledge and experience with Silicon Wafer Fabrication Process
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DoE)
• Familiar with Six Sigma principles and methods
• Proficiency in problem solving using 8D reports or other methodologies
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required for data analysis
• Strong analytical skills with high proficiency in data analysis with tools like Microsoft Excel, JMP, etc.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Power Point
• Effective verbal and written communication skills (English)

• Legacy wafer fab working with technologies on 3  to 6  wafers is a plus
• Experience in photo or etch is a plus
• Skills in using AI improve to do research, analyze data and present data a plus

This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).