Semiconductor Dep/Etch Senior Process Engineer

Lockheed Martin; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Senior Semiconductor Process Engineer for its Santa Barbara Focalplane site in Goleta, CA. You will lead sustaining and development work across III–V and Si wafer processes, including deposition, etching, and metrology, with responsibilities spanning equipment requirements, vendor interactions, and process optimization.

The role emphasizes collaboration with design and production teams, data-driven improvement, and potential capital projects, requiring a bachelor's

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or related discipline.
• 3+ years of semiconductor processing experience (metrology, deposition, etching, thinning) or PhD in related field.

Responsibilities

• Sustain/ support III–V and Si wafer process areas including metrology, deposition, and etching.
• Define processing and handling equipment requirements and specs for semiconductor devices.
• Collaborate with development and process integration engineers to adapt new processes to manufacturing lines.
• Lead or participate in equipment capital procurement projects for semiconductor processing.
• Perform data-driven analysis to assess continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Lean/Six Sigma

MATLAB/JMP

MS Office

Engineering communication

Interfacing with management

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Physics

PhD in related field (optional)

Tools

Metrology equipment

Thin film deposition equipment

Etching equipment

Job description

Standard Job DescriptionDevelops new or sustaining process formulations using semiconductor device and component theory and design, materials, and equipment. Assignments include the definition of processing and handling equipment requirements and specifications, review of processing techniques and methods applied in the manufacture, fabrication, and evaluation of semiconductors. Typically responsible for projects or portions of projects for process definition, fabrication, modification and evaluation of semiconductor devices and components.

Standard Job Description

Develops new or sustaining process formulations using semiconductor device and component theory and design, materials, and equipment. Assignments include the definition of processing and handling equipment requirements and specifications, review of processing techniques and methods applied in the manufacture, fabrication, and evaluation of semiconductor devices and components.

You will be a Deposition and Etch Process Engineer at our Lockheed Martin Santa Barbara Focalplane site in Goleta, CA. We are seeking a Deposition or Etch Subject Matter Expert to join our team and provide technical expertise and leadership in our processes for semiconductor manufacturing.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Senior Semiconductor Process Engineer, you will be responsible for sustaining/supporting III‑V and Si semiconductor wafer process areas, which may include in‑line metrology, wet/dry etching, thin film deposition, and substrate thinning.

Assignments include the definition of processing and handling equipment requirements and specifications, review of processing techniques and methods applied in the manufacture, fabrication, and evaluation of semiconductor devices.

You will work with development and process integration engineers to adapt new processes and techniques into the manufacturing line as required. This may include defining requirements for new capabilities and organizing, leading, and executing semiconductor processing equipment capital procurement projects.

You will also be responsible for projects related to process definition, fabrication, modification and evaluation of semiconductor devices and components.

Data-driven analysis will be required to assess the efficacy of continuous improvement activities.

Generally has 3+ years of related experience, a bachelor's degree, and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline

Why Join us

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus. If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Santa Barbara. Discover Santa Barbara, CA

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in Engineering, Physics, or related discipline.
• 3+ years of related experience with semiconductor processing areas such as metrology, thin film deposition, wet/dry etching and substrate thinning OR a PhD in a related field.
• Must be a US Citizen, as this position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Desired Skills

• 5+ years of industry experience OR advanced degree in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics with 2+ years of industry experience.
• Experience with automated semiconductor processing equipment for processes such as: automated optical inspection and metrology, wet etching, dry etching, lift-off, and thin film deposition.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Excellent engineering documentation skills and communication skills.
• Ability to interface effective from the technician level to senior management.
• Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize assignments independently.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies and data analysis software such as MATLAB or JMP.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $110300.00 - $204900.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.