Field Process Engineer I: Plasma Etch & RIE Specialist

Hitachi, Ltd.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. seeks a Field Process Engineer I in Scottsdale, AZ to support SED at customer sites. The role involves 80% on-site work, troubleshooting plasma etch and RIE processes, performing DOE experiments, data analysis, and documentation.

Candidate must travel up to 50% (including potential Asia training), work in a cleanroom, and communicate effectively with customers and global engineering teams.

Qualifications

• BS degree in chemical engineering, materials science, engineering physics, semiconductor related field, or equivalent experience.
• 0-2 years plasma etch process experience or semiconductor processing preferred.
• Data analysis and high level proficiency in Microsoft Excel are needed.
• Travel to field offices in Texas for assignments; must be able to travel to Asia for training.

Responsibilities

• Support customer site plasma etch and RIE processes and data reporting.
• Troubleshoot process issues and drive projects to closure.
• Operate Hitachi plasma etch systems and metrology equipment.
• Generate internal and external documentation and training materials.
• Interface with customers and internal teams on results.

Skills

RIE theory

Data analysis

Strong communication

Project planning

Cleanroom work

Education

BS degree in chemical engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Spotfire

Python

Job description

Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. seeks a Field Process Engineer I in Scottsdale, AZ to support SED at customer sites. The role involves 80% on-site work, troubleshooting plasma etch and RIE processes, performing DOE experiments, data analysis, and documentation.

Candidate must travel up to 50% (including potential Asia training), work in a cleanroom, and communicate effectively with customers and global engineering teams.