Plasma Etch Process Engineer — Optimize & Lead

TOKYO ELECTRON AMERICA, INC.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

TOKYO ELECTRON AMERICA, INC. in Albany, NY is seeking Process Engineer I, II, or III to support development and improvement of plasma etch processes.

The role spans entry to senior levels, focusing on process formulations, data-driven optimization, and cross-functional collaboration. Process Engineer I emphasizes learning and applying engineering concepts to resolve routine issues, while II/III expand to lead improvements, define equipment requirements, analyze data, and mentor others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field.
• No experience required.
• Relevant internship accepted but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop new or modified process formulations and define equipment requirements.
• Review processing techniques used in manufacturing, and evaluation of products.
• Coordinate design requirement reviews with engineering and scientific teams for compatibility.
• Compile and evaluate test data to determine process limits and variables.
• Assist in planning and conceptualizing projects related to process development or equipment automation.
• Learn and apply professional engineering concepts and company policies to resolve routine process issues.

Skills

Semiconductor processing basics

Process development

Pilot plant operations

Data analysis

Communication skills

Procedural discipline

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

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

No experience necessary

Relevant internship preferred

Job description

TOKYO ELECTRON AMERICA, INC. in Albany, NY is seeking Process Engineer I, II, or III to support development and improvement of plasma etch processes.

The role spans entry to senior levels, focusing on process formulations, data-driven optimization, and cross-functional collaboration. Process Engineer I emphasizes learning and applying engineering concepts to resolve routine issues, while II/III expand to lead improvements, define equipment requirements, analyze data, and mentor others.