Process Integration Engineer (ITL)

Ignite Human Capital; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

401(k)

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Ignite Human Capital is partnering with a fast-scaling semiconductor technology company to recruit a Process Integration Engineer (ITL) in Southern California. The role focuses on maturing devices from development into full production, building repeatable, high-yield manufacturing processes for photonic and semiconductor devices in a dynamic startup setting.

You will build integration plans, own module interactions (etch, films, lithography), analyze metrology data, and drive data-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Semiconductor Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry or related field.
• Experience with multiple deposition and etch processes in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Strong data analysis and technical writing skills.
• Experience in integration engineering for advanced semiconductor or MEMS is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Build and drive integration plans and schedules across manufacturing tools and process flows.
• Own interactions between core process modules (etch, films, lithography) within integrated flow.
• Correlate device performance with inline measurements and drive improvement proposals.
• Collaborate with Operations and Process Development to keep programs on track.
• Support milestones and resolve technical roadblocks with internal and external partners.
• Analyze metrology results and disposition lots against pass/fail criteria.

Skills

Dielectric and metal deposition

CMP

Dry etch

Wet etch

Photolithography

Lean manufacturing

Statistical analysis

Data analysis

Technical writing

Startup environment experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Semiconductor Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry

Job description

Process Integration Engineer (ITL)
San Diego / Riverside, CA

Salary: $100,000 - $200,000

About the Role

Our client, a fast-scaling semiconductor technology company in the high-speed communications space, is seeking a Process Integration Engineer to help mature state-of-the-art devices from development into full production. This role centers on building repeatable, high-yield manufacturing processes for highly specialized photonic and semiconductor devices.

What You’ll Do

• Build and drive integration plans and schedules across established manufacturing tools and process flows
• Own the interactions between major process modules (etch, films, litho, and others) within an integrated flow
• Correlate final device performance to inline factory measurements, metrics, and process steps, then turn that data into reports and improvement proposals
• Partner closely with Operations and Process Development teams to keep programs on track
• Hold internal and external partners accountable to milestones and clear technical roadblocks
• Analyze metrology results and disposition lots against defined pass/fail criteria

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Semiconductor Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related field
• Broad, hands-on experience across dielectric and metal deposition, CMP, dry-etch, wet-etch, and photolithography
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and statistical tools
• Integration engineering experience in advanced semiconductor or MEMS process development (highly desired)
• Strong technical writing and data analysis skills
• Comfort operating in a dynamic, fast-moving startup environment

Nice to Have

• Expertise across Front End (FEOL), Back End (BEOL), MEMS, photonics, or novel device integration
• Familiarity with device physics and process/device simulation
• Depth in photolithography, dry/wet-etch, deposition, thin films, CMP, and metrology

Work Environment

Primarily an open, temperature-controlled office setting with regular time in a manufacturing or cleanroom environment (gowning required). The role is largely sedentary but may involve occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling of items over 10 lbs, plus daily use of standard office and characterization equipment.

Work Authorization

This position operates under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must qualify as a "U.S. person" as defined by ITAR - a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident (green card holder), political asylee, or refugee.

Benefits

• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision, 401(k), company-paid life and disability insurance, paid holidays and vacation, and gym membership discounts.