Dry/Plasma Etch GaN Process Development Engineer (SM1)

Texas Instruments Incorporated; Sherman (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Instruments Incorporated in Sherman, Texas is seeking an Advanced GaN Process Development Engineer to develop, optimize, and transfer advanced plasma etch processes for next-generation GaN devices.

You will design experiments, analyze data, and collaborate with integration, equipment, metrology, and manufacturing teams to drive process readiness for production and successful technology transfers into high-volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize plasma etch processes for GaN devices.
• Design and execute DOE to improve etch rate, selectivity, and CD control.
• Characterize process performance and establish process windows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transfer tech to manufacturing.

Job description

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We are seeking a highly motivated Advanced GaN Process Development Engineer to join our Plasma Etch Process Development team. This role is responsible for developing, optimizing, and transferring advanced plasma etch processes supporting next-generation GaN semiconductor technologies. The engineer will work closely with integration, equipment, metrology, and manufacturing teams to drive technology innovation, improve process capability, and enable successful product ramp into high-volume manufacturing.

The ideal candidate possesses strong technical expertise in plasma etch fundamentals, semiconductor process development, statistical data analysis, and cross-functional problem solving.

The responsibilities of a Manufacturing Development Process Engineer in this role include:

Process Development

• Develop and optimize plasma etch processes for advanced semiconductor devices.
• Design and execute experiments (DOE) to improve critical process metrics, including:
  • Etch rate
  • Selectivity
  • Critical dimension (CD) control
  • Profile control
  • Defectivity
  • Uniformity
• Characterize process performance and establish process windows for manufacturing robustness.
• Evaluate new process chemistries, hardware configurations, and chamber technologies.

Technology Introduction

• Support development and qualification of next-generation etch technologies.
• Collaborate with device integration teams to meet product and technology requirements.
• Drive process readiness for technology transfers from development into manufacturing.
• Establish process specifications, control plans, and release documentation.

Tool and Equipment Engineering

• Partner with equipment engineering teams to improve tool capability, productivity, and reliability.
• Lead chamber matching, equipment qualification, and process performance improvement activities.
• Support installation and startup of new etch platforms.

Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze complex process datasets using statistical methods and data analytics tools.
• Identify root causes of process excursions and implement corrective actions.
• Lead yield improvement and defect reduction initiatives.
• Utilize SPC methodologies to monitor and improve process stability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with:
  • Process Integration
  • Manufacturing
  • Yield Engineering
  • Metrology
  • Equipment Engineering
  • Quality and Reliability teams
• Present technical findings and recommendations to management and key stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians as needed.