Diffusion Engineering Manager Job# 4960

TSMC - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited; Arizona; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

TSMC Arizona is seeking a Diffusion Engineering Manager to direct engineering and manufacturing operations within the Diffusion department, focusing on process excellence and production efficiency. You will oversee improvements in module processes and equipment, coordinating with Process Integration and Yield teams to sustain high-quality output.

The role requires strong leadership of junior engineers, setting priorities, and ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Automation Engineering or a related field with 3 years of experience.
• Alternatively, Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in same fields plus 5 years of post-baccalaureate experience.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, mentor, and develop engineering staff with structured career plans.
• Set departmental priorities and allocate resources to meet targets.
• Establish policies to promote efficiency, safety, and compliance.

Skills

Semiconductor manufacturing

TEL INDY Plus / KE Quixace

ALD PLASMA techniques

ALD/CVD processes

Team leadership

Process integration coordination

Equipment maintenance

On-site work

Education

Master’s degree in Electronics/EE/Mechanical/Materials/Chemical/Automation Engineering or related

Bachelor’s degree +5 years progressive experience

Tools

TEL INDY Plus

KE Quixace

Job description

Diffusion Engineering Manager #5212

A job at TSMC Arizona offers an opportunity to work at the most advanced semiconductor fab in the United States. TSMC Arizona’s first fab will operate its leading-edge semiconductor process technology (N4 process), starting production in the first half of 2025. The second fab will utilize its leading edge N3 and N2 process technology and be operational in 2028. The recently announced third fab will manufacture chips using 2nm or even more advanced process technology, with production starting by the end of the decade. America’s leading technology companies are ready to rely on TSMC Arizona for the next generations of chips that will power the digital future.

As a Diffusion Engineering Manager, you will demonstrate a strong sense of reliability and enthusiasm and will possess an attitude that embodies our core values – Integrity, Commitment, Innovation, and Customer Trust. Multiple positions available.

Diffusion Engineering Manager – Brief Description

Direct engineering and manufacturing operations within the Diffusion department, providing managerial oversight to ensure process excellence and production efficiency. Manage and Supervise improvements in module processes and equipment, leading initiatives to enhance wafer quality and productivity, and coordinating with Process Integration, Manufacturing, Yield Improvement, and Cross-Module teams to sustain high-quality output.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, mentor, and develop engineering staff through structured career development plans, aligning departmental goals with organizational objectives.
• Set departmental priorities, allocating resources, and evaluating performance metrics to ensure operational targets are met.
• Establish policies and procedures that promote efficiency, safety, and compliance.

Minimum Qualifications / Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• Must have a Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Automation Engineering or a related field and 3 years of experience in an engineering role.
• Alternatively, company will accept a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Automation Engineering or a related field, plus 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in an engineering role.

Technical Skills

• Must have 3 years of experience with the following:
• • Semiconductor manufacturing principles, practices, and techniques as they relate to equipment engineering and maintenance.
  • 300mm vertical diffusion furnace semiconductor processing equipment, including TEL INDY Plus or KE Quixace.
  • Plasma techniques for ALD SiN film applications.
  • Batch-type furnace processes for depositing Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) films.
  • Development and implementation of innovative methods for improving film properties or defect performance on batch-type furnace equipment.
  • Overseeing junior engineers.

Physical Requirements

• Candidates must be willing and able to work on-site at our Phoenix Arizona facility.

Standard Work Hours

40 hrs/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

As a valued member of the TSMC family, we place a significant focus on your health and well-being. When you are at your best—physically, mentally, and financially—our company is at its best. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program that provides the resources you need to help you manage your health and achieve your goals across many areas of your life. This includes a variety of medical, dental, and vision plan offerings you can choose from that best fit you and your family’s needs. Additionally, TSMC provides income-protection programs to financially assist you should you experience an injury or illness, and a 401(k)-retirement savings plan to help you secure your financial future. TSMC also offers competitive paid time-off programs and paid holidays allowing you to recharge and spend time with your family and loved ones.

Work Location

5088 W. Innovation Circle, Phoenix, AZ 85083

TSMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply, and we welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of this application process, please contact [e-mail]. Requisition 5212