Semiconductor Cleaning Process Engineer — Drive Excellence

mitsubishichemicalgroup; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleanpart USA, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize precision cleaning processes for refurbishing semiconductor equipment components. You will lead improvements and work with cross-functional teams on quality, safety, and efficiency on the manufacturing floor.

The role requires 3+ years in semiconductor process engineering and hands-on problem solving, with experience in Dry Etch, PVD, CVD, and ALD. Japanese-English bilinguals are preferred, and a competitive salary is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related technical discipline; equivalent industry experience considered.
• 3+ years in semiconductor manufacturing process engineering and precision cleaning operations.
• Experience supporting semiconductor equipment components or refurbishment processes.
• Experience with Dry Etch, PVD, CVD, ALD technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience leading process or equipment improvement projects.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher is a plus.
• Bilingual Japanese and English communication preferred.
• Experience with Japanese semiconductor customers, equipment manufacturers, and engineering organizations is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and validate precision cleaning processes for semiconductor equipment components.
• Improve process capability, throughput, equipment reliability, and manufacturing capacity.
• Lead process and equipment improvement projects from concept through installation, commissioning, and validation.
• Investigate process issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions (CAPA).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Customer teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Analyze process data to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and product quality.
• Support implementation of best practices, standardized work, and Lean initiatives.

Skills

Semiconductor process engineering

Process optimization

CAPA

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Bilingual Japanese/English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Eng./Chemistry/Materials Science

Tools

Dry Etch

PVD

CVD

ALD

Job description

Cleanpart USA, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize precision cleaning processes for refurbishing semiconductor equipment components. You will lead improvements and work with cross-functional teams on quality, safety, and efficiency on the manufacturing floor.

The role requires 3+ years in semiconductor process engineering and hands-on problem solving, with experience in Dry Etch, PVD, CVD, and ALD. Japanese-English bilinguals are preferred, and a competitive salary is offered.