Dry Etch Engineer

SMART Photonics; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Open, informal culture

Job summary

SMART Photonics is seeking a proactive Dry Etch Engineer to strengthen our Eindhoven team. You will optimize dry etch processes, monitor performance, and drive improvements across yield, quality, capacity and cost in a high-tech manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, support new process introductions, and apply statistical tools to reduce variation. Experience in photonics and InP tech is a plus, with a strong focus on detail and proactive problem solving.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant technical field.
• 3+ years in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Experience with dry etch or plasma processing.
• Familiar with SPC, DoE, and FMEA programs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize dry etch processes for stable manufacturing performance.
• Monitor process performance and drive yield, quality, capacity and cost improvements.
• Troubleshoot deviations; perform root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support development, qualification and introduction of new processes and equipment.
• Apply SPC/DoE/FMEA to reduce variation and improve stability.
• Collaborate with Equipment, Operations, Process Integration, Quality and R&D.

Skills

Semiconductor manufacturing experience

Dry etch / plasma processing

SPC, DoE, FMEA

Education

Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Job description

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in your career in high-tech manufacturing? Do you want to contribute to innovative chip technology and make a real impact in a growing company?

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Dry Etch Engineer to strengthen our team and contribute to the development and optimization of advanced photonic components.

• On-site
• Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
• Process Engineering

Your tasks:

As a Dry Etch Engineer, you will:

• Maintain and optimize dry etch processes to ensure stable, reliable, and reproducible manufacturing performance.
• Monitor process performance, identify improvement opportunities, and drive improvements in yield, quality, capacity, and cost.
• Troubleshoot process deviations, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support the development, qualification, and introduction of new processes, equipment, and products.
• Analyze process data and apply improvement tools such as SPC, DoE, and FMEA to reduce variation and improve process stability.
• Collaborate with Equipment, Operations, Process Integration, Quality, and R&D to achieve manufacturing targets and meet product specifications.
• Maintain accurate process documentation and support the development of future InP photonics technologies.
• Take ownership of tasks, work proactively, pay close attention to detail, and contribute to continuous improvement and team knowledge sharing.

Job requirements

• Has a Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Has 3+ years of industry experience in semiconductor manufacturing, preferably in dry etch or plasma processing.
• Understands semiconductor fabrication processes and their impact on device performance, process quality, and manufacturing yield.
• Has experience with process optimization, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and statistical process improvement tools.
• Works accurately and systematically, with a strong eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Takes responsibility, communicates effectively, and enjoys collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Experience in photonics and/or InP technology is an advantage. Above all, we are looking for someone who is commited and eager to develop their technical expertise and contribute to a high-performing manufacturing environment!

What we offer

• An essential key position within our organisation.
• To develop with us SMART Photonics into a market leader in an entrepreneurial, dynamic environment.
• A challenging position with plenty of room for own initiatives and professional development and personal growth.
• A talented group of passionate people working in an open, informal culture in multidisciplinary teams.
• Competitive salary and benefits.