Principal Process Engineer - Nano Diffusion #3848

TSMC - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited; Arizona; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time-off programs

Job summary

TSMC - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited is seeking a Principal Process Engineer - Nano Diffusion to enhance semiconductor manufacturing processes. You will lead design experiments and work with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure precision control of the production line.

The ideal candidate must have a Master’s degree in engineering or a related field, with at least 3 years of relevant experience, particularly in the semiconductor industry. TSMC offers a competitive benefits program to support the well-being of its employees.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent and 3 years of engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent and 5 years of progressive experience.
• 2 years of experience with semiconductor process engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of experiments for process optimization.
• Apply statistical process control for robust manufacturing.
• Supervise installation and maintenance of manufacturing equipment.

Skills

Semiconductor process engineering

Design of Experiment (DOE)

Statistical process control

Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)

Plasma etching

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)

Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD)

Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)

Job description

Job Title

Principal Process Engineer - Nano Diffusion #3848

Statement about position/company

A job at TSMC Arizona offers an opportunity to work at the most advanced semiconductor fab in the United States. TSMC Arizona’s first fab will operate its leading‑edge semiconductor process technology (N4 process), starting production in the first half of 2025. The second fab will utilize its leading edge N3 and N2 process technology and be operational in 2028. The recently announced third fab will manufacture chips using 2nm or even more advanced process technology, with production starting by the end of the decade. America’s leading technology companies are ready to rely on TSMC Arizona for the next generations of chips that will power the digital future.

As a Principal Process Engineer - Nano Diffusion, you will demonstrate a strong sense of reliability and enthusiasm and will possess an attitude that embodies our core values – Integrity, Commitment, Innovation, and Customer Trust. Multiple positions available.

Principal Process Engineer - Nano Diffusion - Brief Description

Lead the design and execution of experiments, interpreting and extracting insightful results from complex data sets to optimize the manufacturing process and achieve precision control at atomic levels. Work closely with other innovators in device, integration, defect reduction, lithography, etch and thin films teams to drive leading‑edge integrated module development, control, and improvements to resolve issues or specific requests from TSMC’s customers.

Responsibilities

• Apply statistics process control methods to establish and sustain a robust manufacturing process.
• Supervise the installation and maintenance of manufacturing equipment to expand capacity with punctuation and quality.
• Collaborate effectively with equipment and material suppliers and partners to identify technology gaps and deficiencies; devise, evaluate and qualify mitigation and continuous improvement solutions.
• Review and support the work of Process Engineers.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• Must have a Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or a related field and 3 years of engineering experience.
• Alternatively, will accept a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or a related field and 5 years of postbaccalaureate, progressive engineering experience.

Technical Skills

• Must have 2 years of experience with semiconductor process engineering.
• Must have 2 years of experience in at least 2 of the following: Design of Experiment (DOE); statistical process control; or statistical methods for modeling multivariate data sets.
• Must have 2 years of experience in at least 2 of the following metrology used in semiconductor processing: Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM); Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM); Critical Dimension SEM (CD-SEM); Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS); Focused Ion Beam (FIB); Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM); X-ray Diffraction (XRD); Emission Spectroscopy; Raman Spectroscopy; Spectroscopic Ellipsometry; Quartz PCI; or Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR).
• Must have 2 years of experience in at least 3 of the following: wafer cross section techniques; wafer fabrication processes; ion transport phenomena; dynamic random‑access memory (DRAM); plasma etching; plasma simulation; semiconductor thin film deposition; Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD); 3D NAND Flash; Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD); or Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition (PECVD).
• Must have 1 year of experience leading projects and providing career and performance feedback to junior engineers and technicians.
• Must have 1 year of experience in semiconductor 28nm-4nm tech node ion implant technology transfer and production line setup experience.
• Must have 1 year of experience with implant dose measurement equipment installation, qualification, and maintenance capabilities.
• Must have 1 year of experience in managing semiconductor process material costs, usage control, and 2nd source CIP evaluation.

Physical Requirements

• Candidates must be willing and able to work on‑site at our Phoenix Arizona facility.

Standard Work Hours

40 hours/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

As a valued member of the TSMC family, we place a significant focus on your health and well‑being. When you are at your best—physically, mentally, and financially—our company is at its best. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program that provides the resources you need to help you manage your health and achieve your goals across many areas of your life. This includes a variety of medical, dental, and vision plan offerings you can choose from that best fit you and your family’s needs. Additionally, TSMC provides income‑protection programs to financially assist you should you experience an injury or illness, and a 401(k)‑retirement savings plan to help you secure your financial future. TSMC also offers competitive paid time‑off programs and paid holidays allowing you to recharge and spend time with your family and loved ones.

Work Location

5088 W. Innovation Circle, Phoenix, AZ 85083

TSMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply, and we welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of this application process, please contact [e-mail]. Requisition 3848