Process Engineer

JST Manufacturing; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision

401(k) Matching

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Year End Bonuses

Remote Work Flexibility

Job summary

JST Manufacturing in Idaho is seeking a Process Engineer to support product and process technology development in the semiconductor equipment industry. You will qualify tools, run experiments, troubleshoot equipment issues, and perform technical analysis at customer sites and in JST Applications Lab.

The role involves travel up to 50% and interaction with various chemicals and metrology tools. A BS/MS in a related field is required, and candidates with semiconductor experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: BS or MS in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, or related field.
• Experience: Semiconductor industry experience preferred but not required.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with office products; ability to interpret process and metrology data; familiarity with metrology tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate JST equipment in the Applications Lab and at customer sites to qualify tools per specifications.
• Conduct wafer processing and run experiments for product development, engineering testing, and customer demos.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and collaborate with Field Service Engineers and other engineering staff.
• Handle and work with chemicals used in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Analyze process data including particles, metals, organics, surface roughness, and uniformity.
• Utilize wafer surface characterization metrology tools (surface scanners, thin film measurement tools, SEM, ICPMS, AFM, XPS).
• Make technical presentations to customers, JST management, and at technical conferences.
• Travel 25-50% to customer sites for tool qualification and technical support.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Metrology tools

Chemicals handling

Education

BS/MS in Chem Eng

Tools

Metrology tools

Semiconductor equipment

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Process Engineer will support product and process technology development for JST Manufacturing in the semiconductor equipment industry. Responsibilities include qualifying tools, running experiments, troubleshooting equipment issues, and performing technical analysis at both customer sites and in the JST Applications Lab. The role involves travel and working with various chemicals and metrology tools.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Operate JST equipment in the Applications Lab and at customer sites to qualify tools per specifications.
2. Conduct wafer processing and run experiments for product development, engineering testing, and customer demos.
3. Troubleshoot equipment issues and collaborate with Field Service Engineers (FSEs) and other engineering staff.
4. Handle and work with chemicals used in the semiconductor manufacturing process.
5. Analyze process data, including particles, metals, organics, surface roughness, and uniformity.
6. Utilize metrology tools for wafer surface characterization (e.g., surface scanners, thin film measurement tools, SEM, ICPMS, AFM, XPS).
7. Make technical presentations to customers, JST management, and at technical conferences.
8. Travel 25-50% to customer sites for tool qualification and technical support.
9. Contribute to team effort by achieving results. Work cooperatively with team members, communicate design constraints, and work within the team to achieve solutions.
10. Able to work in various positions such as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, laying, reaching with hands and arms, grasp, handle and operate hand and tools, as well as welding equipment.
11. Responsible for other duties and task as assigned and, in some circumstances, may be completely unrelated to this position.

JOB REQUIREMENTS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCES

1. Education: BS or MS in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
2. Experience: Semiconductor industry experience is preferred but not required.
3. Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with office products (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Basic analytical skills to interpret and analyze process and metrology data.
• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing metrology tools.

1. Soft Skills: Excellent communication skills for interfacing with engineering teams and customers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS

• Employees are expected to support the Company's business culture and values by demonstrating teamwork, integrity, good judgement, respect, innovation, and communication as well as by contributing at optimum levels toward the success of the company.
• Able to safely lift and carry, push or pull objects up to 50lbs.
• Able to walk, stand and work on feet for the duration of shift.
• Able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with hands and arms, grasp, handle and operate hand/power tools or controls.

CORE VALUES

INTEGRITY

We consistently operate at the highest ethical and moral standards.

SIMPLICITY

Our 80/20 Front-to-Back Process helps us think and act simply - it creates an intense focus on our most profitable products and customers.

TRUST

We trust our people to operate with their best efforts and in the best interests of the company.

RESPECT

We treat everyone as we expect to be treated and value the diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences of all colleagues.

SHARED RISK

We celebrate our successes together and take responsibility for our mistakes and challenges as a team.

COMPANY BENEFITS AVAILABLE

• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401(k) Matching
• Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Available Overtime
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Year End Performance Bonuses
• Competitive Pay BOE
• Remote Work Flexibility
• Possible Relocation Assistance Available

Important Notes:

JST is an AA/EOE employer.

Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Background Check Policy: JST's employees are subject to background checks based on business necessity. It is the employee's responsibility to disclose prior arrests and convictions. If it's found out that an employee might not be compliant with applicable policies, JST reserves the right to conduct a background check and refusal to comply with the background check is subject to termination.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing Policy: All offers of employment are contingent upon submitting to a drug test and satisfying JST's substance and alcohol testing requirements. If the applicant fails to comply with this policy, the testing requirements of the Company's related requests, or if the test result is positive and is subsequently confirmed, the offer of employment shall be withdrawn.