Dry Etch Process Development Engineer – RIE, IBD & Ashing

Headway Technologies; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 96,656 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Milpitas is seeking a Dry Etch Process Development Engineer responsible for innovating processes for next-generation magnetic recording heads. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least three years of industry experience. The role involves designing experiments, analyzing data, and qualifying new tools to enhance manufacturing efficiency. A competitive salary range of $96,656 to $143,000 plus bonuses is offered for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the magnetic recording head, hard disk drive, or semiconductor industry as a Process Engineer.
• Experience in plasma etch process development preferred.
• Experience working in a wafer fab manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements new dry etch processes for magnetic recording heads.
• Implements process control schemes to ensure manufacturability.
• Conducts experiments and analyzes data for performance improvement.

Skills

Knowledge of semiconductor or HDD industry principles

Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications

Ability to analyze data from SEM, TEM, FIB tools

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Physics, or Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Excel

JMP

Job description

A leading technology company in Milpitas is seeking a Dry Etch Process Development Engineer responsible for innovating processes for next-generation magnetic recording heads. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least three years of industry experience. The role involves designing experiments, analyzing data, and qualifying new tools to enhance manufacturing efficiency. A competitive salary range of $96,656 to $143,000 plus bonuses is offered for this full-time position.