Dry/Plasma Etch Process Development Engineer (SM1)

Texas Instruments; Sherman (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Instruments is seeking a highly motivated Advanced 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 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

Qualifications

• Develop and optimize plasma etch processes for advanced semiconductor devices.
• Design and execute experiments (DOE) to improve critical process metrics.
• Characterize performance and establish process windows for manufacturing robustness.
• Evaluate new chemistries, hardware configurations and chamber technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize plasma etch processes for advanced devices.
• Design DOE experiments to improve etch rate, selectivity, CD control and uniformity.
• Collaborate with Process Integration, Manufacturing, Yield and Metrology teams.
• Drive process readiness for technology transfers from development into manufacturing.
• Lead data analysis to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Plasma etch fundamentals

Semiconductor process development

DOE design & analysis

Statistical data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

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We are seeking a highly motivated Advanced 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 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.