Implant Process Engineer — Data-Driven Manufacturing

Tower Semiconductor; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Semiconductor is seeking an Implant Engineer to advance ion implantation, epitaxial growth, and metrology, solving complex process challenges across CMOS, BiCMOS, and Bipolar technologies.

You’ll leverage SPC, JMP, and PROMIS to optimize process control, collaborate with device, integration, and yield teams, and drive continuous improvement while supporting equipment qualification and operational procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related field.
• Master’s degree or Ph.D. strongly preferred.
• 1–5+ years hands-on experience with Axcelis ion implantation platforms (8200P, NV-GSD-180, NV-GSD HE, LED, Purion).
• 1–5+ years experience with silicon-germanium (SiGe) epitaxial growth processes and EPI equipment.
• Proficiency in Bipolar, CMOS, BiCMOS, or related semiconductor fabrication technologies with process characterization and device evaluation.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven process improvements.
• Strong communication and data visualization skills for cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical cornerstone for ion implantation, epitaxial growth, and metrology technologies.
• Drive R&D and long-term sustainability of implantation and metrology processes.
• Analyze E-test data and disposition non-conforming wafers and lots.
• Collaborate with Process Technicians to resolve daily manufacturing issues.
• Develop and maintain implant operation procedures, specs, and documentation.
• Evaluate capital equipment investments to enhance capabilities.
• Address issues across CMOS, Bipolar, and BiCMOS processes.

Skills

Axcelis ion implanter

Statistical Process Control

Data analysis

Yield engineering

Process optimization

EPI growth

E-test analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

PROMIS

Excel

JMP

Job description

Tower Semiconductor is seeking an Implant Engineer to advance ion implantation, epitaxial growth, and metrology, solving complex process challenges across CMOS, BiCMOS, and Bipolar technologies.

You’ll leverage SPC, JMP, and PROMIS to optimize process control, collaborate with device, integration, and yield teams, and drive continuous improvement while supporting equipment qualification and operational procedures.