NPI Engineer III: Coatings & Semiconductor Process Lead

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

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.