CZ Process Engineer

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Regular Full-Time Vancouver, WA, US

Salary Range: $87,000.00 To $ Annually

Power the Future of Global Innovation

SEH America is seeking a Process Engineer to join our CZ team in Vancouver, Washington. This is an opportunity to contribute to the manufacturing of high-quality silicon wafers that form the foundation of modern semiconductor technology.

SEH America is one of 13 facilities within the Shin-Etsu Handotai (SEH) Group and a global leader in the manufacturing of silicon wafers for the semiconductor industry. Our success is built on a commitment to technical excellence, product and service quality, customer satisfaction, and a safe working environment.

At SEH America, we also believe employee health and well-being are important to our continued success. Our benefit package affirms this commitment to employee wellness. We offer comprehensive plans with low employee out-of-pocket costs for both the employee and family. These include medical plans (2 options), dental plans (2 options), vision coverage, retirement savings (with match), life and disability insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, company-paid leave programs, education assistance, subsidized childcare (25%), and subsidized meals in our on-site cafe.

Also, employees can participate in multiple recognition programs, wellness activities, and employee perks. Our campus provides a community garden, 24/7 gym, walking trail, and EV chargers.

PROCESS ENGINEER-CZ

* At this time, we can only consider qualified candidates that are legally authorized for employment in the United States and do not require sponsorship for work authorization for hire or for continued employment.

SUMMARY

The CZ Process Engineer applies a hands-on, data-driven approach to monitor, troubleshoot, and continuously improve silicon wafer manufacturing processes in a high-volume production environment.

The primary focus of this role is to improve safety, quality, yield, productivity, and cost through process monitoring, statistical analysis, root-cause investigation, engineering experimentation, and cross-functional problem solving. The Process Engineer works closely with operators, technicians, maintenance, engineering peers, and other departments to identify opportunities and implement sustainable improvements.

• Monitor process performance and production data; identify trends and take appropriate action to maintain and improve quality, yield, and productivity.
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce manufacturing costs while maintaining product quality and process performance.
• Design and conduct engineering tests and experiments; analyze results and use quantitative data to determine effective process solutions.
• Provide technical expertise and hands-on project leadership for process improvement initiatives.
• Balance daily production and process-support activities with longer-term engineering projects and cross-functional priorities.
• Apply statistical methods and data-analysis techniques to identify process variation, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead or participate in root-cause analysis and assist with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), corrective actions, and preventive actions.
• Identify safety hazards and process-related risks and support implementation of effective corrective measures.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, engineering, and other functional groups to achieve department and company objectives.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues and partner with maintenance and production teams to restore stable and capable processes.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous-improvement principles to the production environment.
• Develop, maintain, and follow detailed process procedures, work instructions, specifications, and other technical documentation.
• Support customer, ISO, and internal audits by providing technical information, process documentation, data analysis, and corrective-action support.
• Communicate technical findings, recommendations, and project status effectively to operators, technicians, engineers, leadership, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain positive, professional, and productive working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Adhere to SEH America Guiding Principles and actively participate in continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Perform…