Senior Photomask eBeam Lithography Engineer

Tekscend Photomask Corp.; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekscend Photomask Corp. in Round Rock, TX seeks an eBeam Lithography Engineer to sustain photomask manufacturing processes, define PMs, qualify new tools, and drive development to improve yield and cycle time.

Collaborating with operations, development teams, and vendors, you will ensure robust process integration, troubleshoot high‑volume production issues, and enhance pattern fidelity through data‑driven methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in eBeam lithography or semiconductor equipment engineering.
• Strong understanding of lithography fundamentals, photomask process flows, beam control, dose optimization, and pattern fidelity.
• Hands on equipment ownership experience, including troubleshooting, PM optimization, FDC use, FMEA, vacuum diagnostics, and system stability management.
• Proficiency in SPC, DOE, OCAPs, process windows, and statistical data analysis using JMP, Excel, or similar tools.
• Basic scripting or programming skills (Python, VBA, SQL, C++, etc.) for automation and data insights.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability using structured methods (5 Whys, MBPS, 8D, Ishikawa).
• Demonstrated results in yield improvement, defect reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives; Lean Six Sigma preferred.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills with the ability to collaborate across operations, metrology, inspection, and engineering teams.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Sustain daily lithography processes for photomask production.
• Define equipment PMs/needs and participate in new tool qualification.
• Lead development efforts to optimize performance, yield, and cycle time.
• Collaborate with operations, development teams, and vendors for robust process integration.
• Troubleshoot high‑volume production issues and improve pattern fidelity and process windows.

Skills

eBeam lithography

yield improvement

statistical analysis

data-driven decisions

Python

SQL/VBA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Physics/Chemistry

Tools

JEOL JBX

NuFlare EBM

JMP

Excel

Python

Job description

Tekscend Photomask Corp. in Round Rock, TX seeks an eBeam Lithography Engineer to sustain photomask manufacturing processes, define PMs, qualify new tools, and drive development to improve yield and cycle time.

Collaborating with operations, development teams, and vendors, you will ensure robust process integration, troubleshoot high‑volume production issues, and enhance pattern fidelity through data‑driven methods.