Processing Engineering Manager

We are seeking an experienced Wet Etch Process Engineering Manager to lead and develop a high-performing team within our semiconductor manufacturing facility. In this role, you will oversee wet etch process operations, ensure stable and high-quality manufacturing performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This is a critical leadership position responsible for sustaining process control, improving yield and quality, supporting capacity expansion, leading process development and technology transfers, and executing cost-reduction strategies.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver products that meet customer specifications and production timelines.

Salary Range: $185k to $208k

• Lead, manage, mentor, and develop a team of process engineers and technicians.

• Establish clear performance expectations and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.

• Maintain and improve wet etch process control to ensure stable manufacturing performance.

• Troubleshoot technical issues and lead root cause analysis efforts to prevent recurrence.

• Drive continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.

• Qualify processes across multiple tool platforms to increase operational flexibility.

• Support new equipment qualification and production ramp activities.

• Partner with Operations and Equipment Engineering to resolve manufacturing challenges and meet output targets.

• Serve as the subject matter expert for wet etch processes.

• Develop process specifications for new technologies and transition qualified processes into production.

• Support capital planning efforts, including justification and implementation of new process equipment.

• Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-site teams to benchmark performance and implement best practices.

• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and high performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field required.

• Advanced degree preferred.

• 8+ years of wet etch process engineering experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 3+ years with an advanced degree.

• 3+ years of leadership experience in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.

• Strong expertise in wet etch processes, materials, and integration challenges.

• Experience with industry-standard wet process equipment platforms.

• Solid understanding of advanced CMOS and/or RF wafer processing technologies and device yield interactions.

• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop engineering talent.

• Proven track record of solving complex technical problems.

• Strong analytical skills, including DOE methodologies and statistical analysis.

• Experience supporting equipment qualification and capacity expansion initiatives.

• Familiarity with manufacturing execution systems and statistical software tools is a plus.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Collaborative mindset with experience working across operations, equipment engineering, integration, and R&D teams.

• Lead a critical technology area in a high-impact manufacturing environment.

• Drive innovation and continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with talented cross-functional teams.

• Influence next-generation semiconductor process technologies.