Dry/Plasma Etch Process Development Engineer (SM1)

Texas Instruments; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Instruments is seeking an Advanced Process Development Engineer to join our Plasma Etch Process Development team. The role focuses on developing, optimizing, and transferring advanced plasma etch processes for next-generation semiconductor technologies.

The ideal candidate will apply plasma etch fundamentals, DOE design, and statistical analysis to drive process capability improvements and enable high-volume manufacturing transfers, collaborating with integration, metrology, and

Qualifications

• Experience in plasma etch development for semiconductor devices.
• Proficient in DOE (design of experiments) to optimize process metrics.
• Strong statistical data analysis and cross-functional problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize plasma etch processes for advanced devices.
• Design and execute DOE studies to improve etch rate, selectivity, CD control, profile, defectivity and uniformity.
• Characterize process performance and establish manufacturing windows.
• Evaluate new chemistries, hardware, and chamber technologies.

Skills

Plasma etch fundamentals

Semiconductor process development

Statistical data analysis

Cross-functional problem solving

DOE design

Tools

DOE software

SPC

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.