Implant Process Engineer – Semiconductor Wafer Fab

Prosum; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Prosum in Newport Beach, CA is seeking an Implant Process Engineer to support semiconductor manufacturing by developing, optimizing, and sustaining ion implantation and epitaxial (EPI) processes. You will drive process stability, equipment performance, and yield improvements while collaborating with multi-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 1+ years of semiconductor process engineering experience, with hands-on work in ion implantation, EPI

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (Electrical/Materials/Physics/Chemical Eng)
• 1+ years of semiconductor process engineering in wafer fabrication or advanced manufacturing
• Hands-on experience with ion implantation equipment and semiconductor processes
• Experience with epitaxial (EPI) growth processes and related equipment
• Working knowledge of CMOS, Bipolar, BiCMOS, SiGe or similar semiconductor devices
• Experience with SPC, process monitoring, and yield improvement methodologies
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with data-driven root-cause analysis
• Experience using engineering software and data analysis tools (e.g., JMP, Excel, MES)
• Ability to interpret process, metrology and electrical test data to drive improvements
• Strong written and verbal communication with cross-functional teamwork

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and sustain ion implantation and epitaxial (EPI) processes in a semiconductor manufacturing environment
• Support process qualification, equipment characterization, and long-term process stability initiatives
• Troubleshoot complex process and equipment issues impacting yield and product quality
• Analyze process and electrical data to identify trends, root cause, and corrective actions
• Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) to monitor and improve processes
• Collaborate with process, device, integration, yield, and manufacturing engineering teams to develop robust solutions
• Support equipment qualifications, recipe optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Investigate yield excursions and evaluate equipment-related impacts
• Partner with technicians to resolve daily production issues and support held-lot disposition
• Analyze E-test and process data to disposition non-conforming wafers and recommend actions
• Develop and maintain process documentation, operating procedures and specs
• Participate in cross-functional problem-solving to improve performance and quality
• Support failure analysis efforts through analytical methods and process improvements
• Evaluate opportunities for process capability enhancements and capital equipment improvements

Skills

Ion implantation

Epitaxial growth

Statistical Process Control

Root cause analysis

JMP/Excel data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Materials Science / Physics / Chemistry / Chemical Engineering

Tools

JMP

Excel

MES

Job description

Prosum in Newport Beach, CA is seeking an Implant Process Engineer to support semiconductor manufacturing by developing, optimizing, and sustaining ion implantation and epitaxial (EPI) processes. You will drive process stability, equipment performance, and yield improvements while collaborating with multi-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 1+ years of semiconductor process engineering experience, with hands-on work in ion implantation, EPI