Process Engineer - Thin Film

Overview

Join TSMC Washington and help power the future of technology. At TSMC, we innovate to transform industries and enhance lives. As the world’s leading semiconductor foundry, we partner with top tech companies to drive advancements across healthcare, automotive, consumer electronics, and renewable energy. At TSMC Washington, you’ll thrive where innovation meets precision manufacturing, with integrity guiding our high standards and customer trust.

Explore career opportunities with TSMC Washington and join a company with a commitment to excellence and innovation.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Process Engineer to join our semiconductor manufacturing team. You will receive hands-on training and mentorship to monitor, maintain, and optimize our state-of-the-art semiconductor fabrication processes. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional to build a foundation in high-volume manufacturing (HVM) and collaborate with global industry leaders.

• Process Monitoring & Data Analysis: Learn and utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC), Real-Time Monitoring (RTM) methods, and other data sources to monitor process performance, ensure stability, and identify areas for improvement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with manufacturing, equipment, and integration teams to troubleshoot line issues, support new technology transfers, and develop solutions to improve process quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Global Team Alignment: Participate in cross-functional meetings, including occasional collaboration with overseas partners (such as TSMC in the Asia time zone).
• Operational Flexibility: Support abnormal event handling and urgent fab requests to meet production goals.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (BS) or higher in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related STEM field.
• Experience: 0 to 2+ years in a high-volume manufacturing semiconductor Fab (relevant internships, co-ops, or academic cleanroom experience considered).
• Technical Familiarity: Prior exposure to CVD or PVD tools is preferred. Basic understanding of thin film process principles; familiarity with semiconductor equipment or process integration is a plus.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong foundational data analysis abilities with eagerness to learn advanced techniques (e.g., commonality checks, DOE).
• Task Management: Strong multi-tasking skills to balance, prioritize, and execute multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with Manufacturing, Equipment, and other engineering teams to achieve quality and capacity goals.

• Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work across cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
• Adaptability: Initiative-driven with a flexible mindset; able to adapt priorities to evolving business and production needs.
• Collaborative Spirit: A team player who shows early leadership potential in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Results-Oriented: Goal-driven with an appreciation for high-performing team cultures.
• Continuous Learner: Quick to assimilate and master new technologies and methodologies.
• Problem Solver: Logical thinker skilled in troubleshooting to address root causes.

• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods, primarily at a desk, with occasional movement around the facility.
• Frequent use of a computer with long screen time.
• Occasionally carry items weighing up to 12 pounds.
• Occasionally reach, bend forward, or squat.
• Spend the majority of shift on foot, with occasional sitting.

• All applicants must possess legal authorization to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.
• To be eligible, candidates must successfully pass a background check and a drug screening. Washington state regulations require that the drug screen will not test for cannabis use.

This position operates on-site at the Camas, Washington location during core business hours, Monday through Friday 8 am – 5 pm; additional hours may be necessary…