Dry/Plasma Etch Process Development Engineer (SM1)

Texas Instruments Incorporated; Sherman (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Instruments Incorporated in Sherman, TX is seeking an Advanced Process Development Engineer to help develop, optimize, and transfer plasma etch processes for next-generation semiconductor devices. You will work with integration, equipment, metrology, and manufacturing to drive technology, improve process capability, and enable smooth ramp into high-volume manufacturing.

The ideal candidate has strong plasma etch fundamentals and data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise in plasma etch and semiconductor process development.
• Experience with DOE design and statistical analysis.
• Ability to lead cross-functional problem solving and cross-team communication.
• Experience transferring processes into high-volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize plasma etch processes for advanced semiconductor devices.
• Design and execute experiments (DOE) to improve etch rate, selectivity, CD control, profile, defectivity, and uniformity.
• Characterize process performance and establish process windows for manufacturing robustness.
• Evaluate new chemistries, hardware configurations, and chamber 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.
• Partner with equipment engineering to improve tool capability and reliability.
• Lead chamber matching, equipment qualification, and process performance improvement.
• Support installation and startup of new etch platforms.
• Analyze complex process datasets using statistical methods and data analytics tools.
• Identify root causes of excursions and implement corrective actions.
• Lead yield improvement and defect reduction initiatives.
• Utilize SPC methodologies to monitor and improve process stability.
• Present technical findings to management and key stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians as needed.

Skills

Plasma etch fundamentals

Statistical data analysis

DOE design

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

SPC tools

Data analytics software

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.