Process Engineer - Diffusion

Tower Semiconductor Ltd.; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Semiconductor Ltd. is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to drive diffusion and dielectric deposition efforts for advanced RF-CMOS, BICMOS, MEMS, and Silicon Photonics devices in a high-volume fabrication environment.

The role emphasizes developing new processes, improving quality and yield, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet performance and cycle-time goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of process engineering experience in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Experience with design of experiment techniques, data analysis, and statistical software.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Solid State Physics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop or improve diffusion or dielectric deposition processes for RF-CMOS, BICMOS, MEMS, and Silicon Photonics devices.
• Monitor, control, and improve high-volume manufacturing processes.
• Support process/tool qualification, troubleshooting, and technology transfers.

Skills

Diffusion

Dielectric deposition

Manufacturing processes

DOE techniques

Statistical analysis

JMP

Education

Bachelor's in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Materials Science/Electrical Engineering/Physics

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

JMP

Job description

About Tower Semiconductor

Looking for a career path in the high-tech industry? Become part of a team focused on delivering the most exciting semiconductor technology in the world! If you enjoy working with others in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to grow your career in this exciting industry, then Tower Semiconductor is the place to be!

Tower Semiconductor, the leading foundry of high-value analog semiconductor solutions, provides technology, development, and process platforms for analog integrated circuits to more than 300 customers worldwide across growing markets such as communications, mobile, infrastructure, consumer, industrial, automotive, medical, and aerospace and defense, among others.

Join Tower and become part of a dynamic organization with exceptionally talented and dedicated team members who work collaboratively to provide best-in-class technological solutions to our clients.

Job Description

We are looking for a person who is excited to bring his or her experience in Diffusion or CVD processes, materials, or equipment development to a competitive and highly differentiated specialty process foundry for RF-CMOS, BICMOS, MEMS, and Silicon Photonics devices. The ideal candidate is self-motivated to make a meaningful difference for our customers and our business. He or she enjoys working in a collaborative environment, developing new or continuously improving existing diffusion or dielectric deposition process modules to meet performance, quality, and cycle time requirements of a steadily advancing technology road map.

This Job Is For You If

• You have substantial experience with diffusion, dielectric deposition, process, materials, or equipment or development for RF-CMOS, BICMOS, MEMS, and Silicon Photonics devices.
• You are an expert in monitoring, controlling, and continuously improving manufacturing processes in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• You have experience in sustaining processes, troubleshooting yield problems, developing process enhancements, and implementing new processes to continuously improve performance, quality, cost, and operational efficiency.
• You have experience installing and qualifying new tools and process capabilities.
• You have experience supporting process and technology transfers.
• You enjoy leading or participating in troubleshooting taskforces as needed and helping develop solutions that prevent recurrence.
• You can unlock value by working with and supporting the Integration team and Quality organization to ensure technologies meet all technical specifications and reliability requirements.
• You are familiar with lean manufacturing and six sigma processes.

Job Requirements

Must Have:

• 5+ years of process engineering experience (2+ years with advanced degree)
• Experience with design of experiment techniques, data analysis, and statistical analysis software (e.g., JMP)
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Solid State Physics, or related field

Nice to Have:

• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in relevant field preferred
• Six sigma certifications preferred

Compensation:

$100,000 - $142,000

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