Senior BEOL Process Integration Engineer

Kforce Inc; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Kforce is seeking a Senior BEOL Process Integration Engineer in Chandler, AZ. The role blends hands-on process integration in Cu BEOL with collaboration across Fab Operations and Foundry partners to boost yield and reliability.

The position is hybrid with 25% travel to the Portland, OR area. Requires 5+ years in BEOL and strong expertise in Photo, Etch, Thin Films and CMP, plus SPC/FDC/DOE/JMP data tools.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years semiconductor BEOL Process Integration experience
• BEOL Integration Engineer role experience; subject matter expert
• 5 years in Cu back-end Fab BEOL manufacturing
• Experience with Photo, Etch, Thin Films, and CMP
• Experience transferring technologies from R&D to high-volume manufacturing
• Strong communication, leadership and teamwork

Responsibilities

• Lead BEOL process integration to optimize yield and manufacturing performance
• Perform BEOL integration in Cu back-end Fab environment
• Own and optimize multi-step copper interconnect sequences
• Drive improvements in quality, reliability, cost, productivity and process capability
• Identify yield-limiting factors and implement corrective actions with cross-functional teams
• Support technology transfer and process matching with foundry partners
• Use SPC, FDC, DOE, and JMP to analyze data and solve manufacturing challenges

Skills

BEOL integration

Cu back-end fab

Photolithography

Etch

Thin Films

CMP

Data analysis

DOE

JMP

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

BS or MS in Chemical Eng / Materials Eng / Electrical Eng or related field

Tools

SPC

FDC

DOE

JMP

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce's client, a growing semiconductor company in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Senior BEOL Process Integration Engineer to support the development and manufacturing of advanced IC technologies. This is a high-impact role working closely with Fab Operations and Foundry partners to improve yield, reliability, and process performance. We are working directly with the Hiring Manager on this search assignment. This role is hybrid remote with 25% travel to the Portland, OR metro area to work at the Foundry Partner. Responsibilities:

• Lead BEOL process integration efforts to optimize product yield and manufacturing performance
• Will be performing process integration engineering in a Cu back-end Fab environment; (Back End Of Line (BEOL) manufacturing phase)
• Will be owning and optimizing the complex, multi-step sequence used to build microscopic copper electrical interconnects on semiconductor wafers
• Drive improvements in quality, reliability, cost, productivity, and process capability
• Identify yield-limiting factors and implement corrective actions with cross-functional engineering teams
• Support technology transfer and process matching with foundry partners
• Utilize SPC, FDC, DOE, and JMP to analyze data and solve complex manufacturing challenges

Responsibilities

Kforce's client, a growing semiconductor company in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Senior BEOL Process Integration Engineer to support the development and manufacturing of advanced IC technologies. This is a high-impact role working closely with Fab Operations and Foundry partners to improve yield, reliability, and process performance. We are working directly with the Hiring Manager on this search assignment. This role is hybrid remote with 25% travel to the Portland, OR metro area to work at the Foundry Partner. Responsibilities:

• Lead BEOL process integration efforts to optimize product yield and manufacturing performance
• Will be performing process integration engineering in a Cu back-end Fab environment; (Back End Of Line (BEOL) manufacturing phase)
• Will be owning and optimizing the complex, multi-step sequence used to build microscopic copper electrical interconnects on semiconductor wafers
• Drive improvements in quality, reliability, cost, productivity, and process capability
• Identify yield-limiting factors and implement corrective actions with cross-functional engineering teams
• Support technology transfer and process matching with foundry partners
• Utilize SPC, FDC, DOE, and JMP to analyze data and solve complex manufacturing challenges

Requirements

• BS, or MS degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field
• At least 5+ years or more of semiconductor BEOL Process Integration experience
• At least 5 years of semiconductor BEOL process integration engineering experience; Must have been in a BEOL Integration Engineer role; Will be the subject matter expert; Must be able to hit the ground running
• 5 years of experience being an actual process integration engineer in a Cu back-end Fab process; (Back End Of Line (BEOL) manufacturing phase)
• Must have strong work experience with the following process modules such as: Photo, Etch, Thin Films, and CMP
• Strong experience owning and optimizing the complex, multi-step sequence used to build microscopic copper electrical interconnects on semiconductor wafers
• Strong experience looking at the entire end-to-end interconnect flow
• Experience partnering with Process and Yield Engineering teams to improve fab performance
• Hands-on experience with SPC, FDC, DOE, and JMP
• Strong knowledge of Photolithography, Etch, Thin Films, and CMP processes
• Proven background transferring technologies from R&D into high-volume manufacturing
• Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.