Process Development Engineer

Process Development Engineer

Location:

Richardson, TX, US, 75080

Experience Level: Professional

Job Type: Regular

• Develop, optimize, and sustain lithography processes used for device fabrication at Qorvo’s semiconductor fabrication facility.
• Primary responsibility will include supporting photolithography processes and tools for resist coat, expose, develop, and associated metrology. Role will involve a broad range of litho toolsets related to 1x, i‑line and ebeam processes.
• You will work closely with cross-functional teams in Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Integration, and R&D to ensure process stability, improve yield, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• BS in Engineering, Materials, Statistics or physical sciences or equivalent. MS or PhD preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of wafer fab semiconductor photolithography process engineering experience, with demonstrated success in process development, process control, DOE execution, yield improvement, and root‑cause analysis. 3 years or more if MS; 0 years or more if PhD.
• Hands‑on experience with ASML steppers/scanners and TEL track systems, including process qualification, optimization, matching, and troubleshooting.
• Proven track record of driving measurable improvements in yield, defectivity, overlay, critical dimension control, and overall process performance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and provide technical leadership in a fast‑paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to leverage large manufacturing datasets using SQL, Oracle, Spotfire, Access, JMP, or equivalent tools to identify process trends, drive yield improvements, and resolve complex manufacturing issues.
• Experience with data automation, scripting, and advanced analytics tools such as Databricks, Python, JMP Scripting Language (JSL), R, MATLAB, or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Position requires significant time working in a cleanroom environment. Some lifting and standing will be required.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Company.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcome all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable law, including race, color, religion, sex (as defined by law), national origin, age, military or veteran status, genetic information, or disability.