R&D Process Development Engineer

Tower Semiconductor; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Semiconductor in California seeks a seasoned professional to lead development of CVD processes and related film deposition modules for cutting-edge semiconductor devices. You will work hands-on from process development through tool qualification and device integration.

You will collaborate with fab teams, vendors, and customers, drive prototypes to production, and contribute to technology qualification, reliability analysis, and yield improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Expertise in CVD physics and materials science of thin films.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in related semiconductor roles.
• Hands-on fab metrology, recipe development, lot execution, materials analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of CVD and related processes for new films and modules.
• Drive technology prototypes, tools, and process releases to production with cross‑functional collaboration.
• Apply hands‑on expertise in tools, recipes, fab processing, and technology qualification.

Skills

CVD technology

Thin film physics

Process module development

Education

MS or PhD in Materials or Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

• Lead the development of CVD and related processes for new films, integrating them into innovative modules and devices through hands‑on process development and new equipment film development.
• Drive technology prototypes, tools, and process releases to production while collaborating with vendors, fabrication facilities, designers, and customers to ensure seamless execution.
• Apply hands‑on expertise in tools, recipes, fab processing, and technology qualification, including test structure methodology, reliability analysis, and yield improvement initiatives.
• Leverage personal experience in CVD semiconductor fabrication module development, process development, and tool and process qualification across multiple deposition technologies including LPCVD, PECVD, ALD, MOCVD, and APCVD for poly‑crystalline or epitaxial films, amorphous dielectrics, and metal films.
• Utilize expert knowledge of the physics and mechanisms underlying film deposition technologies to develop modules for advanced analog and electro‑optical circuits.
• Maintain a foundry‑focused approach throughout technology delivery, fab enablement, and customer enablement activities. Some travel will be required.

This Job Is For You If

• You understand and enjoy the key physical principles of materials and electrical/electro‑optical components
• You get excited about creating new devices and process modules
• You have experience in new tool bring‑up and qualification, as well as expertise in thin film development for semiconductor fab production
• You are familiar with mask and test structure requirements for R&D and product qualification
• You thrive in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary environment focused on technology delivery
• You have experience in high‑volume semiconductor fab manufacturing
• You enjoy working with diverse people and solving problems as part of a team or individually

Job Requirements

• Expertise in CVD technology: physics & materials science of thin films.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in related semiconductor roles. MS or PhD degree in Materials, Electrical Engineering or other relevant field related to process technology, process module development, Si Photonics, and Semiconductor development & manufacturing.
• Hand’s on fab metrology, recipe development, lot execution, materials analysis, and general curiosity. Module & device integration.
• Understanding of semiconductor processing and integration.
• Demonstrated knack for task management and people skills.