Photolithography Process Engineer

Photolithography Process Engineer

WD is seeking a motivated Photolithography Process Engineer to join our wafer manufacturing team. This role is ideal for engineers who are passionate about semiconductor manufacturing and processing. Development, data analysis, and solving complex technical challenges. As a member of the Photolithography Engineering team, you will work alongside experienced engineers, technicians, equipment specialists, and cross-functional partners to develop, optimize, and sustain advanced lithography processes used in high-volume manufacturing.

This position offers excellent opportunities for technical growth, mentorship, and career development in one of the most critical process areas within semiconductor manufacturing.

This role is part of WD's early career development program. WD's early career development program is ideal for individuals at the early stages of their professional career. Participants receive foundational training through structured onboarding, mentorship, and a curated development curriculum. The responsibilities of this role are typically aligned with candidates who have approximately 0–2+ years of relevant professional experience, though candidates of all experience levels are encouraged to apply.

Required

• B.S. or M.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, microfabrication, research laboratories, or other technology-focused environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to interpret data and identify trends.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as JMP, Python, SQL, Minitab, SAS, MATLAB, or similar platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, learning agility, and ownership of assigned projects.

Preferred

• Internship, co-op, research, or manufacturing experience in semiconductor processing or wafer fabrication.
• Familiarity with cleanroom environments and semiconductor manufacturing practices.
• Exposure to photolithography concepts such as photoresist coating, exposure, development, overlay, and critical dimension control.
• Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Advanced Process Control (APC).