Process Development Engineer - Photolithography

Qorvo, Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Qorvo, Inc. in Richardson, TX, is seeking a Process Development Engineer for photolithography to develop, optimize, and sustain lithography processes used in semiconductor fabrication.

You will support resist coat, expose, develop, and metrology across 1x, i-line, and ebeam toolsets, working with multi-functional teams to ensure process stability and improved yields. The role requires 5+ years in wafer fab photolithography, hands-on ASML/TEL experience, and strong data analytics with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of wafer fab semiconductor photolithography experience with DOE, yield, and root cause analysis.
• Hands-on with ASML steppers/scanners and TEL track systems for process qualification and optimization.
• Proven track record of improving yield, defectivity, overlay and CD control.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Experience using SQL/Oracle/Spotfire or similar tools to analyze manufacturing data.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and sustain lithography processes used for device fabrication.
• Support photolithography processes and tools for resist coat, expose, develop, and metrology; cover 1x, i-line, and ebeam tooling.
• Collaborate with Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and R&D to improve stability and yield.

Skills

Process development

DOE execution

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Scripting analytics

Education

BS in Engineering or physical sciences

MS or PhD preferred

Tools

ASML steppers/scanners

TEL track systems

SQL

Oracle

Spotfire

JMP

Databricks

Python

R

MATLAB

Job description

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Process Development Engineer - Photolithography

Experience Level: Professional

Job Type: Regular

Location: Richardson, TX, US, 75080

Requisition ID: 10385

Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves multiple high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visitwww.qorvo.com to learn how our innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

Lithography Team Process Development Engineer

• Develop, optimize, and sustain lithography processes usedfordevice fabrication at Qorvo’s semiconductor fabrication facility.
• Primary responsibility will include supporting photolithography processes and tools for resist coat, expose, develop, and associated metrology. Role will involve broad range of litho toolsets related to 1x, i-line and ebeam processes.
• You will work closely with cross-functional teams in Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Integration, and R&D to ensure process stability, improve yield, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in Engineering, Materials, Statistics or physical sciences or equivalent. MS or PhD preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of wafer fab semiconductor photolithography process engineering experience, with demonstrated success in process development, process control, DOE execution, yield improvement, and root-cause analysis. 3 years or more if MS; 0 years or more if PhD.
• Hands-on experience with ASML steppers/scanners and TEL track systems, including process qualification, optimization, matching, and troubleshooting.
• Proven track record of driving measurable improvements in yield, defectivity, overlay, critical dimension control, and overall process performance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and provide technical leadership in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment .
• Proven ability to leverage large manufacturing datasets using SQL, Oracle, Spotfire, Access, JMP, or equivalent tools to identify process trends, drive yield improvements, and resolve complex manufacturing issues.
• Experience with data automation, scripting, and advanced analytics tools such as Databricks, Python, JMP Scripting Language (JSL), R, MATLAB, or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Position requires significant time working in a cleanroom environment. Some lifting and standing will be required.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Company.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT QORVO

We are Qorvo. We do more than create innovative RF and Power solutions for the mobile, defense and infrastructure markets – we are a place to innovate and shape the future of wireless communications. It starts with our employees. As a unified global team, we bring a commitment to excellence, growth and a passion for creating what's next. Explore the possibilities with us.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcome all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable law, including race, color, religion, sex (as defined by law), national origin, age, military or veteran status, genetic information, or disability.