NPI Engineer III

Professional Placement Services; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

Professional Placement Services is seeking an experienced NPI Engineer to lead new product and process introductions in a high-tech semiconductor manufacturing environment. You will partner with R&D, Sales, Operations, and Engineering to qualify and scale new processes, equipment, cleaning technologies, and coatings.

You will serve as a technical resource on customer projects, drive process control and lifecycle qualification, and support new line startups.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of hands-on engineering experience in high-tech manufacturing or semiconductor environments.
• Ability to interpret, analyze, and present technical data to customers and leadership.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with semiconductor processes, coating technologies, and process qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product introduction (NPI) and process qualification across multiple sites.
• Develop and improve semiconductor processes including cleaning, wet chemistry, coatings, and related technologies.
• Scale new processes from development into production.
• Define requirements for new production lines and equipment.
• Lead installation, qualification, commissioning and improvement of new equipment.
• Troubleshoot complex process and equipment issues and implement solutions.
• Collaborate with Sales and technical teams to develop roadmaps and solutions.
• Drive process control, SPC and process matching across locations.
• Manage multiple technical projects with cost, schedule, quality, and safety in mind.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering and operations teams.

Skills

Engineering experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, Chemistry, Physics

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CAD

Job description

Build the Next Generation of Advanced Coating Technology

We are seeking an experienced NPI Engineer to lead new product and process introduction activities within a high-tech semiconductor manufacturing environment. This role will work closely with R&D, Sales, Operations, and Engineering teams to develop, qualify, and scale new processes, equipment, cleaning technologies, and coatings.

The NPI Engineer will also serve as a technical resource for customer-facing projects, process improvements, new production line startups, and complex manufacturing challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead new product introduction (NPI) and process qualification activities across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Develop and improve semiconductor manufacturing processes, including parts cleaning, wet chemistry, coatings, and related technologies.
• Scale new processes from development into commercially viable production.
• Define process, equipment, and supporting system requirements for new production lines and capabilities.
• Lead installation, qualification, commissioning, and improvement of new manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Troubleshoot complex process and equipment issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Work with Sales and technical teams to understand customer requirements and develop technical roadmaps and solutions.
• Support customer qualifications, continuous improvement projects, and new process development.
• Drive process control, SPC, and process matching initiatives across manufacturing locations.
• Manage multiple technical projects while maintaining cost, schedule, quality, and safety requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, Chemistry, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Advanced degree preferred but not required.
• 6+ years of engineering experience within high-tech manufacturing, preferably semiconductor, semiconductor capital equipment, or a related industry.
• Experience with one or more of the following:
  • Semiconductor manufacturing or processing
  • Precision/critical parts cleaning
  • Wet chemistry processes
  • Semiconductor tool components and consumables
  • Coating technologies
  • Process and equipment qualification
  • SPC and process control systems
• Strong hands‑on troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to interpret, analyze, and present technical data to customers and senior leadership.
• Strong project management and cross-functional communication skills.
• CAD experience is beneficial.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
• Limited travel may be required.
• Experience: 4–8 years preferred; equivalent hands‑on experience considered
• Education: Flexible based on experience
• Coatings Experience: Required
• Travel: Up to two-week blocks, approximately 4–8 times per year; more frequent during training/onboarding
• Relocation: Support and assistance available

Job Number: 5250