Field Process Engineer - High Volume Manufacturing/Field Applications

Oxford Instruments; West Concord (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Instruments in Massachusetts seeks a Field Process Engineer specializing in high volume manufacturing. This position involves supporting advanced plasma processing systems, ensuring tool performance and customer satisfaction while optimizing yield in semiconductor environments.

The ideal candidate has a degree in a STEM field and 3-8 years of relevant experience. The compensation range is $100,000 to $120,000, reflecting skills and experience.

Qualifications

• 3-8+ years of experience in high-volume manufacturing or field applications.
• Experience optimizing plasma processes for yield and throughput.

Responsibilities

• Lead tool validation and customer acceptance activities.
• Support daily fab operations and optimize plasma processes.
• Analyze trends and implement fixes for tool performance.

Skills

Plasma tool (deposition or etch) experience

PLC control circuits troubleshooting skills

Vacuum and RF knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Job description

Field Process Engineer - High Volume Manufacturing / Field Applications

Why Oxford Instruments?

Our purpose is to accelerate the breakthroughs that create a brighter future for our world. Our technology and scientific expertise enable our customers to discover and bring to market exciting new advances that drive human progress. We aim to be the scientific instrumentation partner in every significant lab and production facility across the world. Our people and culture are vital to our success. We strive to offer the opportunities that will attract, engage, motivate and develop the very best talent. This involves creating an inclusive environment and culture where difference is valued and people are recognised for what they deliver and bring to the team.

• We start with the customer
• We succeed by being focused
• We make and keep our promises
• We work together as one team
• We help and trust each other to succeed

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Location: Texas (Houston or DFW)

Reports To: Field Process Service Manager

Travel: Up to 50% | FLSA: Exempt

Position Summary

Oxford Instruments is seeking a Process Engineer - High Volume Manufacturing (HVM) / Field Applications to support advanced plasma processing systems across semiconductor manufacturing environments. This role blends field service expertise with process engineering ownership, supporting tool performance, customer acceptance, yield optimization, and uptime in 24/7 high‑volume manufacturing (HVM) operations. This role is ideal for experienced engineers—particularly those from or with experience with Lam Research, Applied Materials, or Tokyo Electron (TEL)—who bring strong tool knowledge and want to expand into process optimization, troubleshooting leadership, and customer‑facing engineering. The position requires hands‑on engagement with plasma etch/deposition systems, vacuum systems, chamber maintenance, wet cleans, contamination control, and process recovery within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Process Performance, Acceptance & Sustaining

• Lead tool validation, qualification, and customer acceptance activities
• Verify system performance against specifications
• Optimize plasma processes for yield and throughput
• Support production ramp into HVM
• Develop process recipes as needed from existing starting points

Process & Equipment Support

• Support daily fab operations
• Monitor chamber and tool performance
• Analyze trends and implement fixes

Key Technical Activities

• Plasma chamber mfg quals & cleans as needed
• Vacuum, RF, electrical & PLC control troubleshooting
• Process qualification excursion engineering
• Particle mitigation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field
• 3‑8+ years experience
• Plasma tool (deposition or etch) experience
• PLC control circuits troubleshooting skills
• Vacuum and RF knowledge

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Lam, Applied, or TEL
• Experience with ICP/RIE/ALD/PECVD/ICPCVD
• HVM experience
• Contamination control
• Thin film metrology

KPIs

• Tool uptime
• Yield improvement
• SPC stability
• MTTR, MTBC
• Customer satisfaction

Work Environment

• Cleanroom PPE
• Physically active
• Travel up to 50%

Compensation

In accordance with Massachusetts law the expected salary for this full‑time, benefited position is between $100,000 and $120,000. The actual compensation will be determined considering factors such as relevant skills and experience and other factors permitted by law.

Nearest Major Market: Boston