R&D Coatings Engineer III — APS/SPS for Semiconductors

Ultra Clean Technology; Manor (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra Clean Technology is seeking an experienced R&D Coatings Engineer III to develop and validate advanced coating technologies for semiconductor applications. You will lead APS and SPS coating development, optimize processes, and transfer manufacturing with cross-functional teams.

You will design experiments (DOE), characterize coatings, and collaborate with operations, quality, customers, and suppliers to deliver robust, cost-effective solutions while maintaining strict environmental and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field is required.
• 4–8 years of directly related development engineering experience is expected.
• Experience with DOE, statistical analysis, and quality systems is essential.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead coating development activities with APS, SPS, and related technologies, including optimization and production transfer.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, customers, and suppliers to develop coating solutions.
• Plan, execute, analyze, and document DOE, process characterization, optimization, and failure investigations.
• Define critical coating process parameters, acceptance criteria, and process controls for consistent quality.
• Characterize coating properties such as thickness, adhesion, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance.

Skills

Design of Experiments

Coatings development

Atmospheric Plasma Spray

Suspension Plasma Spray

Semiconductor coatings knowledge

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy/Hydrometallurgy or Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

APS equipment

SPS equipment

Job description

Ultra Clean Technology is seeking an experienced R&D Coatings Engineer III to develop and validate advanced coating technologies for semiconductor applications. You will lead APS and SPS coating development, optimize processes, and transfer manufacturing with cross-functional teams.

You will design experiments (DOE), characterize coatings, and collaborate with operations, quality, customers, and suppliers to deliver robust, cost-effective solutions while maintaining strict environmental and