Lead Plasma Etch Process Development Engineer

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

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.