PVD Process Engineer: High-Impact Semiconductor

Tower Semiconductor Ltd.; Newport Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Semiconductor Ltd. is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to support and enhance PVD and CVD deposition in a high-volume semiconductor fab.

You will drive production sustainment, process improvements, and qualification of new technology while collaborating across multiple teams to ensure high yield and on-time delivery. The role requires strong data analysis skills, experience with metal deposition, and hands-on optimization of deposition processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in HiVac/metal deposition process engineering (2+ years with an advanced degree).
• Strong knowledge of PVD systems and metal/liner integration.
• Experience with tools such as AMAT Endura, SIP, or similar HiVac platforms preferred.
• Proficiency in data analysis, DOE, and statistical tools (e.g., JMP).
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Sustain and improve metal and liner deposition processes in a high-volume fab environment.
• Troubleshoot yield issues and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support tool qualification, process matching, and chamber optimization.
• Lead or support process transfers and technology ramps into production.
• Analyze data and implement improvements using DOE and statistical methods.
• Collaborate with Integration, Equipment, Yield, and Quality teams.

Skills

PVD systems

DOE & statistics

Troubleshooting

Cross-team collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science or related field

Tools

AMAT Endura

SIP

HiVac platforms

Job description

Tower Semiconductor Ltd. is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to support and enhance PVD and CVD deposition in a high-volume semiconductor fab.

You will drive production sustainment, process improvements, and qualification of new technology while collaborating across multiple teams to ensure high yield and on-time delivery. The role requires strong data analysis skills, experience with metal deposition, and hands-on optimization of deposition processes.