Process Engineer I, II, or Senior, Texas Institute for Electronics

Phase2 Technology; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-competitive salary

Job summary

Phase2 Technology is seeking a Process Engineer I, II, or Senior in Austin, Texas, to develop and execute semiconductor fabrication process flows for advanced 3D HI applications. The ideal candidate will have relevant educational qualifications and substantial experience in nanofabrication, with responsibilities including running and integrating semiconductor processes, developing customer product samples, and assisting with documentation. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with at least 10 years relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 6 years of relevant nanofabrication experience.
• Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience in nanofabrication.

Responsibilities

• Running experiments and integrating semiconductor fabrication processes.
• Developing processes-of-record for customer product samples.
• Assisting with documents on costs and inventory levels.

Skills

Goal-oriented

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Ability to multitask

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields

Master’s degree in a relevant field

PhD in a relevant field

Tools

KLayout

Standard semiconductor equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Posting Title: Process Engineer I, II, or Senior, Texas Institute for Electronics

Hiring Department: Texas Institute for Electronics

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: To Be Determined at Offer

Earliest Start Date: Ongoing

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Purpose

The Process Engineer I, II, or Senior develops and executes semiconductor fabrication process flows for advanced 3D HI applications using a wide variety of internal and external fabrication resources.

Responsibilities

• Running, developing and integrating semiconductor fabrication processes across a wide variety of semiconductor equipment. This includes running experiments, performing detailed process characterization, data analysis, documenting processes of record, presenting results, and incorporating feedback from engineers/techs.
• Developing processes-of-record and implementing these on product samples for customers.
• Assisting with documents such as proposals or reports on costs and inventory levels.

Qualifications

Process Engineer I: High School Diploma or GED with at least ten years of relevant experience in materials science, physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related fields, or a Bachelor’s degree with at least six years of relevant nanofabrication experience and exposure to wafer processing and characterization in cleanrooms.

Process Engineer II: Bachelor’s degree with eight years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with six years of relevant experience in nanofabrication and wafer processing/characterization in cleanrooms; experience with standard semiconductor equipment for lithography, coating, deposition and etch, wet cleans, electroplating, annealing, CMP, bonding, packaging, metrology and inspection.

Senior Process Engineer: Bachelor’s degree with ten years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with eight years, or PhD with extensive relevant experience, in nanofabrication and wafer processing/characterization in cleanrooms; experience with lithography, coating, plasma processes, deposition and etch, wet cleans, electroplating, annealing, CMP, bonding, packaging, metrology and inspection.

For all levels:

• Goal-oriented and ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Process Engineer I: Three years of experience in nanofabrication and wafer processing/characterization in cleanrooms with standard semiconductor equipment.

Process Engineer II: Master’s degree or higher. Five or more years of relevant experience.

Senior Process Engineer: Master’s degree or higher. Ten or more years of relevant experience.

For all levels:

• Experience working in a research or startup environment.
• Experience with programmatic layout software such as KLayout.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: TIE pays industry-competitive salaries

Working Conditions

• On-site in a scientific research environment with dynamic conditions and frequent interruptions.
• Occasional extended hours during peak periods.
• May work around standard office conditions and around chemicals.
• Repetitive keyboard use and manual dexterity required.
• May work in a cleanroom environment.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• Three work references with contact information (at least one from a supervisor)
• Letter of interest

Administrative & Compliance

Important: Applicants not currently UT employees should upload materials as prompted; current UT employees should apply in Workday and may need to answer application questions and upload additional materials.

Employment Eligibility: Regular staff eligible after six months in current position in Open or University-Wide Recruiting.

Retirement Plan Eligibility: TRS with potential ORP option depending on position and hours; typically 20 hours/week and 135 days minimum, or 40 hours/week and 135 days for ORP.

Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalists.

Equal Opportunity Employer: UT Austin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer; prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, or veteran status.

Pay Transparency & E-Verify: Policy statements regarding pay discussions and E-Verify compliance are provided; include required posters and notices as applicable.

Compliance: Employees may be required to report violations under Title IX and the Clery Act; access to the Annual Security and Fire Safety report is provided.