Process Engineer

Actalent; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Process Engineer to join our Hillsboro, OR team, focusing on advanced dry etch development. You will run experiments, generate detailed reports, and present findings to project teams.

The position supports process development, optimization, and DOE-driven tuning to meet specifications and performance targets, with production-readiness planned in 3–5 years. The role requires extensive experience in semiconductor dry etch/plasma etch processes, SPC proficiency, and collaboration

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in dry etch/plasma etch processes in semiconductor (experience with Applied Materials, TEL, Lam preferred).
• 5-15 years of experience as a Process Engineer in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Proficiency in process improvement, manufacturing engineering, tooling, thin film, experimental processes, and statistical process control (SPC).

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments for customer projects and provide detailed reports and presentations regularly.
• Support the development of advanced dry etch processes to achieve customer tool-of-record selections.
• Execute process development, optimization, and DOE-driven tuning to meet customer specifications, performance targets, and device integration requirements.
• Collaborate with Process Technicians and Analytical Team members on the process development cycle.

Skills

Dry etch/plasma etch

Process engineering

SPC (statistical process control)

Manufacturing engineering

Process improvement

Tools

Applied Materials equipment

TEL equipment

Lam equipment

Kokusai equipment

SCREEN equipment

Job description

Job Description

The Process Engineer will join one of two dynamic teams: Process Development or Defects & Productivity. Currently, there is a focus on the Process Development team. The role involves running experiments and providing regular reports and presentations. This position supports the development of advanced dry etch processes, aiding in customer tool-of-record selections through process development, optimization, and DOE-driven tuning to meet specifications and performance targets. The equipment is projected to enter production in 3-5 years if selected.

Job Title: Process Engineer

The Process Engineer will join one of two dynamic teams: Process Development or Defects & Productivity. Currently, there is a focus on the Process Development team. The role involves running experiments and providing regular reports and presentations. This position supports the development of advanced dry etch processes, aiding in customer tool-of-record selections through process development, optimization, and DOE-driven tuning to meet specifications and performance targets. The equipment is projected to enter production in 3-5 years if selected.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments for customer projects and provide detailed reports and presentations regularly.
• Support the development of advanced dry etch processes to achieve customer tool-of-record selections.
• Execute process development, optimization, and DOE-driven tuning to meet customer specifications, performance targets, and device integration requirements.
• Collaborate with Process Technicians and Analytical Team members on the process development cycle.
• Work on advanced process nodes (2nm, 14A, 10A, and beyond) in FEOL and BEOL dry etch modules.

Essential Skills

• 10+ years of experience in dry etch/plasma etch processes in semiconductor (experience with Applied Materials, TEL, Lam preferred).
• 5-15 years of experience as a Process Engineer in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Proficiency in process improvement, manufacturing engineering, tooling, thin film, experimental processes, and statistical process control (SPC).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience from SCREEN, ASML, Kokusai would be comparable (wet etch experience acceptable with more years).
• Experience in deposition, lithography, and working within a clean room environment.

Work Environment

The Process Engineer will work at the office, closely collaborating with a team in a clean room lab facility, though daily work will not be primarily in the clean room. The environment is characterized by a strong team dynamic, with a stable, tight-knit division and high retention of Process Engineers. The division is known for working on advanced technology nodes and provides a collaborative atmosphere energized by cutting-edge technology development.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Hillsboro, OR.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $160000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hillsboro,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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