PVD Process Engineer: Elevate Metal Deposition & Yields

Tower Semiconductor; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Semiconductor in Newport Beach is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to support Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) processes in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience and a relevant Bachelor's degree.

This role involves sustaining production, driving process improvements, and collaborating with various teams to ensure efficiency. Responsibilities include troubleshooting yield issues and managing multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in HiVac/metal deposition process engineering.
• Strong knowledge of PVD systems and metal/liner integration.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, FMEA, and 8D methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Sustain and improve metal and liner processes in a high-volume fab environment.
• Troubleshoot yield issues and drive root cause analysis.
• Support tool qualification, process matching, and chamber optimization.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Data analysis

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

PVD systems

JMP

AMAT Endura

Job description

Tower Semiconductor in Newport Beach is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to support Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) processes in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience and a relevant Bachelor's degree.

This role involves sustaining production, driving process improvements, and collaborating with various teams to ensure efficiency. Responsibilities include troubleshooting yield issues and managing multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.