Process Integration Engineer (Expert - Staff)

Tower Semiconductor; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Semiconductor in Newport Beach is seeking an experienced professional to improve and sustain manufacturing processes. The role involves developing new process modules and collaborating across teams, including Process Engineering and R&D.

The ideal candidate will have a solid MS or PhD in relevant fields and at least 7 years of professional experience in semiconductor process integration. This is a great opportunity to grow your career in an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in semiconductor process integration or related field.
• Hands-on experience in Process Integration, BiCMOS, or Photonics Device Physics.
• Strong communication skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Improve and sustain manufacturing processes.
• Develop new process modules.
• Collaborate with Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Operations and R&D.

Skills

Manufacturing process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Circuit-level failure analysis

Data-driven decision making

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical or Chemical Engineering, Physics or Materials Science

Tools

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Design of Experiments (DOE)

Yield analysis tools

Job description

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

Responsible for improvement and sustaining of all manufacturing processes; development of new process modules; leading or coordinating large projects. Interact and collaborate with Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Operations and R&D groups on inter-departmental and cross-functional projects. Perform circuit level failure analysis, analyze E-test and product yield data, and provide feedback to engineers and managers to continuously improve the manufacturing process.

This Job Is For You If

• You excel at improving and sustaining manufacturing processes
• You have the ability to develop new process modules
• You thrive in cross-functional collaboration with Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Operations, and R&D teams
• You can analyze E-test and product yield data to drive continuous manufacturing improvements
• You possess strong circuit-level failure analysis skills
• You are naturally curious and eager to learn new things
• You are a self-starter who takes initiative
• You make decisions based on data and analytics
• You are diligent and detail-oriented

Job Requirements

• MS or PhD in Electrical or Chemical Engineering, Physics or Materials Science
• Strong ability to effectively communicate and present complex technical concepts and analytical findings to diverse audiences
• Demonstrated knowledge and hands‑on experience in at least one of the following domains: Process Integration, BiCMOS and/or Photonics Device Physics, Thin Films, Etch, CMP, Photolithography, or Diffusion
• Proven experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), and yield analysis tools
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in semiconductor process integration or related field