Plasma Etch Process Engineer — Innovate & Optimize

Tokyo Electron Limited; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 78,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

TOKYO ELECTRON AMERICA, INC. is seeking a Process Engineer I–III in Albany, NY to support plasma etch process development and optimization from pilot to production.

Responsibilities include developing formulations, reviewing techniques, and coordinating with engineering teams to ensure process compatibility and efficiency. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, materials science, or related field, with 0–5 years of experience depending on level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field.
• No experience necessary for Process Engineer I; 2 years of relevant experience for II; 5 years for III.
• Solid knowledge of semiconductor or hardware processing techniques and tooling.
• Proficiency with statistical process control and data‑driven problem solving.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop new or modified process formulations and define requirements for processing or handling equipment.
• Review processing techniques used in manufacture and evaluation of products.
• Coordinate design requirement reviews and data analysis to optimize processes.
• Lead development and implementation of process modifications in pilot and production environments.
• Define equipment requirements and review processing methods for compatibility and efficiency.
• Analyze data to establish process control limits and troubleshoot deviations.
• Collaborate with design engineers and manufacturing teams to resolve process challenges.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best practices.

Skills

Semiconductor processes

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field

Job description

TOKYO ELECTRON AMERICA, INC. is seeking a Process Engineer I–III in Albany, NY to support plasma etch process development and optimization from pilot to production.

Responsibilities include developing formulations, reviewing techniques, and coordinating with engineering teams to ensure process compatibility and efficiency. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, materials science, or related field, with 0–5 years of experience depending on level.