Process Engineer I

Semiconductor Services Business US; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra Clean Technology in Hillsboro, OR is seeking a Process Engineer I to support development, optimization, and scaling of industrial processes to ensure efficient production and high-quality output.

You will assist with equipment design, process improvements, and control-system implementation while upholding environmental, health, and safety standards, contributing to qualification, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement across multiple workstations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent on-the-job experience in parts cleaning manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• QGT/UCT Policy Training.
• QGT/UCT Safety Training.
• Participate in Smelter rotation.
• Basic knowledge in all process workstations.
• Logistics, PartSmart knowledge and hands-on experience.
• Familiar with Clean room protocols and micro contamination knowledge.

Skills

Process knowledge

Quality mindset

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

PartSmart

Clean room tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Join UCT and be part of the fastest-growing sector in the world! We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone, smart car, and device that uses artificial intelligence.This is a critical time for the semiconductor industry and for UCT - as technology evolves, we evolve with it. UCT is a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation, challenging the status quo and exceeding customer expectations. If you are a person with a relentless drive to succeed, a strong focus on quality with a passion for success – join us today!

UCT is looking for a talented Process Engineer I to join us in Hillsboro, OR!

The Process Engineer I supports the development, optimization, and scaling of industrial processes to ensure efficient production and high-quality output. This role involves assisting with equipment design, process improvements, and control system implementation while maintaining compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards. The Process Engineer I contributes to process qualification, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple workstations and technologies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• QGT/UCT Policy Training.
• QGT/UCT Safety Training.
• QGT/UCT Engineering Specific Training.
• Participate in Smelter rotation (1).
• Basic knowledge in all process workstations.
• Logistics, PartSmart knowledgeable and hands on experience.
• Chem Line Orientation and hands on experience.
• Blast Line Orientation and hands on experience.
• Familiar with Clean room protocols (familiar with all CR CDI tests) and basic micro contamination knowledge.
• Coatings orientation and hands on experience.
• Perfect Qual Program and does quals under supervision.
• Participating in CAPA FOI FMEA investigation.
• Basic Semiconductor Process knowledge.
• Basic OEM platform and part knowledge.
• Understands basics of Chemtrace TM, Ionic, and organic analysis.
• Understands basic statistical analysis/SPC.

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge in all process workstations.
• Basic Part Smart usage & Searches.
• Knows most chemistries for most films on most substrates.
• Knows most media/pressure combos for most Ra on most substrates.
• Familiar with Clean room protocols, and Micro contamination knowledge Can perform CR CDI testing.
• Basic Knowledge of Coatings.
• Basic understanding of semiconductor Process (PVD, Etch, ALD, Diffusion, etc.).
• Basic understanding of OEM Platform and part knowledge (AMAT, LAM, ASM, etc.).

Educational/Certification Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent on the job experience In parts cleaning manufacturing.

Experience Requirement:

Work Experience:

• 1-2 years related experience in high-technology manufacturing, preferably in semiconductor capital equipment or related industry.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: This section is required for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA)

Criteria:

Work Environment:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work is performed primarily in a manufacturing and office environment.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push, pull and grasp.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to move arms, hands and fingers.
• Required to have visual acuity to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to sit for sustained periods of time.
• Ability to talk on phone and use computer for extended periods of time may be required.

Environmental Exposure:

• Required to wear personal protective equipment where applicable.
• Subject to noise levels.
• May involve exposure to moderate noise levels from printers, faxes, computer etc.

Ultra Clean Technology is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment oppo