Plasma Etch Process Engineer I — Hybrid Role

Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc; Hillsboro (OR); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. seeks a Process Engineer I–V to support RIE/plasma etch processes in Hillsboro, OR.

The role focuses on hands-on development, data collection, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet customer specifications for advanced semiconductor fabrication. The position is hybrid with onsite emphasis, offering exposure to advanced dry etch modules in FEOL/BEOL and potential global collaboration with Hitachi groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field (Chemical Eng, Materials Sci, Physics, etc).
• Experience with plasma etch processes is preferred but not required.
• Able to work in a matrix organization and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on process engineering development and evaluation for current and future semiconductor processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and interface with internal customers and management.
• Analyze data and generate reports to meet customer requirements and project milestones.
• Lead small projects and contribute to lab procedures and documentation.

Skills

Process engineering

Plasma etch

DOE methods

Lab safety procedures

Data analysis

Cleanroom operations

Education

BS/MS in Chemical Engineering

PhD in related field

Tools

Plasma etch systems

Metrology equipment

Job description

Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. seeks a Process Engineer I–V to support RIE/plasma etch processes in Hillsboro, OR.

The role focuses on hands-on development, data collection, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet customer specifications for advanced semiconductor fabrication. The position is hybrid with onsite emphasis, offering exposure to advanced dry etch modules in FEOL/BEOL and potential global collaboration with Hitachi groups.