Process Engineer

Job Title: Process Engineer

Job Description

The Process Engineer will join a highly skilled engineering organization focused on developing advanced dry etch processes for next-generation semiconductor technology nodes. This role will sit on either the Process Development team or the Defects & Productivity team, with a primary need on the Process Development side. The engineer will run experiments, analyze results, and present regular reports to customers while supporting the development, optimization, and DOE-driven tuning of dry etch processes that enable customer tool-of-record selections.

Responsibilities

• Execute process development and optimization activities for advanced dry etch and plasma etch processes used in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Design, run, and monitor experiments for customers, including DOE-driven process tuning to meet specific performance targets and device integration requirements.
• Prepare and deliver regular daily and weekly reports and presentations to customers that clearly communicate experimental plans, results, conclusions, and recommended next steps.
• Support development of advanced dry etch processes that enable customer tool-of-record selections by rapidly iterating and refining process conditions.
• Collaborate closely with the Process Development or Defects & Productivity team to address process defects, improve productivity, and enhance overall process robustness.
• Work with advanced process nodes in FEOL and BEOL dry etch modules, ensuring processes meet stringent technology node requirements.
• Apply statistical process control (SPC) methods to monitor, analyze, and improve process stability and repeatability.
• Partner with Process Technicians and Analytical Team members throughout the process development cycle to ensure accurate experimentation, data collection, and analysis.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and manufacturing engineering efforts related to semiconductor equipment, tooling, and thin film processing.
• Participate in customer-facing activities and support sales-related efforts by providing technical expertise on process capabilities and performance.
• Maintain a strong focus on clean room and lab protocols, ensuring experiments and equipment are handled safely and in accordance with facility standards.
• Document process conditions, experimental setups, and results in a clear and organized manner to support knowledge sharing and future optimization.

Essential Skills

• 5–15 years of experience as a Process Engineer developing processes on semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Hands-on work experience with dry etch and plasma etch processes in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Strong background in process engineering within semiconductor manufacturing environments.
• Experience working with semiconductor equipment and tooling, particularly in dry etch modules.
• Demonstrated ability to perform process improvement and manufacturing engineering activities in a semiconductor context.
• Familiarity with thin film processes, deposition, and lithography as they relate to dry etch and device integration.
• Experience working in or with clean room environments and laboratory facilities.
• Proficiency in experimental design and execution, including DOE-driven process tuning.
• Knowledge and practical use of statistical process control (SPC) for monitoring and improving process performance.
• Ability to generate clear, data-driven reports and presentations for internal stakeholders and customers.
• Comfort working on advanced process nodes such as 2nm, 14A, 10A and beyond in FEOL and BEOL dry etch modules.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with dry etch or plasma etch processes on tools from major semiconductor equipment suppliers.
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing engineering, including exposure to process optimization and productivity improvement projects.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within tight-knit, cross-functional engineering teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an experimental mindset and attention to detail.
• Interest in contributing to customer-facing and sales-related technical discussions.
• Comfort operating in a stable, long-term oriented organization with strong retention of engineering talent.

Work Environment

The role is based in an office and lab setting within a semiconductor-focused facility. The Process Engineer works in and around a clean room and laboratory environment, though not necessarily inside the clean room on a daily basis. The position involves close collaboration with Process Technicians and Analytical Team members throughout the process development cycle, fostering a strong, energized, and highly collaborative team culture. The division is relatively small and tight knit, offering a stable environment with long-term retention of Process Engineers. Work centers on advanced technology nodes and cutting-edge semiconductor equipment, with opportunities to engage in both technical development and customer-facing activities.

This is a Permanent position based out of Hillsboro, OR.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $160000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Get from Kelsey Hitachi Benefits from HR RSU note Bonus program

This is a fully onsite position in Hillsboro,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

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