R&D Fab Process Engineer

Broadcom; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 91,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Equity grants

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

Broadcom is seeking an R&D Dry Etch Process Engineer in Colorado to develop and sustain MEMS etch processes for silicon microfabrication. You will work on new materials, explore new processes, and scale proven etch chemistries into high‑volume manufacturing, while addressing yield and defect issues with data‑driven experiments.

You'll collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance, own process improvements, mentor peers, and document outcomes to ensure on‑time, on‑target delivery

Qualifications

• BSc or higher in EE, ME, ChE, Materials Science, Physics or Chemistry and 5+ years of experience.
• MSc or higher preferred and 3+ years of experience.
• Manufacturing experience as a Dry Etch Engineer.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and deliver results.
• Track record of self – motivated learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain new and enabling etch processes for MEMS in a high‑volume facility.
• Conduct experimental design and data analysis to support process changes and yield improvements.
• Communicate results across the organization and collaborate with Operations and Maintenance.
• Maintain robust documentation for new process development and improvements.

Skills

Dry Etch Fundamentals

Statistical Process Control

DOE Methods

Data Analysis

Analytical problem solving

Communication & teamwork

Ownership & initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE, ME, ChE, Materials Science, Physics or Chemistry

MSc or higher preferred

Job description

Job Description

As an R&D Dry Etch Process Engineer with Broadcom Ltd’s Wireless Semiconductor Division (WSD), you’ll develop and sustain new and enabling etch processes in our state of the art MEMS production facilities, located along the beautiful Front Range in Northern Colorado. We’re looking to hire a highly talented & motivated etch engineer to develop and support new and emerging dry etch MEMS development and manufacture for silicon based micro fabrication technologies.

Job Description:

As an R&D Dry Etch Process Engineer with Broadcom Ltd’s Wireless Semiconductor Division (WSD), you’ll develop and sustain new and enabling etch processes in our state of the art MEMS production facilities, located along the beautiful Front Range in Northern Colorado. We’re looking to hire a highly talented & motivated etch engineer to develop and support new and emerging dry etch MEMS development and manufacture for silicon based micro fabrication technologies.

This position comes with a broad and rewarding set of responsibilities in support of new development, along with existing volume manufacturing. You’ll be looking at new materials and/or applications, exploring new processes, working on optimization, establishing robust processes and rolling new developed processes into high volume manufacturing. You’ll spend time conducting experimental design and data analysis to support process changes, ensuring the identification and resolution of yield and defect issues and communicating results across our organization.

Specific Qualifications and Critical Skills:

• Strong skills and knowledge in Dry Etch Fundamentals and Manufacturing
  • Ability to mine and leverage etch literature and reference materials to accelerate improvements & development.
  • Develops and maintains well controlled etch processes required to meet the technical requirements of new technology development programs.
  • Strong fundamentals for Statistical Process Control
  • Strong documentation skills for new process development and process improvements.
• Demonstrated Analytical Skills/Problem Solving
  • Knows how to use data to drive robust solutions quickly.
  • Strong experiment design skills: DOE methods and how to rapidly apply DOE learning for development deliverables as well as manufacturing & control improvements.
• Strong Adaptability & Initiative
  • Takes very strong ownership & initiative to identify, define and address issues within their unit process area of responsibility.
  • Able to effectively multitask (with limited, but concurrent high priorities)
  • Passionate about both Manufacturing and Development etch process engineering
  • Strong willingness to learn new skills (especially to self-teach and extrapolate from previous experience and/or leverage from those around them)
• Great Communication/Teamwork
  • Ability to exercise strong partnership skills with the broader engineering organization as well as the Operational and Equipment Maintenance groups.
  • Inclined to both mentor new engineers and openly learns from experienced colleagues.
  • Strong ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with others to deliver results on-target and on-time.

Qualifications:

• BSc or higher in EE, ME, ChE, Materials Science, Physics or Chemistry and 5+ years of experience.
  • MSc or higher preferred and 3+ years of experience.
• Manufacturing experience as a Dry Etch Engineer.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and deliver results.
• Track record of self – motivated learning.

Compensation And Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is USD 91,100.00 To USD 146,000.00

As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.

Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

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