Senior Process Engineer

Qorvo, Inc.; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Qorvo, Inc. is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join the plasma etch team in Hillsboro, OR.

The role focuses on owning plasma etch modules, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring robust integration with upstream and downstream processes in RF GaAs-based IC manufacturing. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of process ownership experience with plasma etch fundamentals, strong data analysis skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams to deliver manufacturable, high-yield

Qualifications

• > PhD candidates: no plasma etch experience required.
• > MS candidates: 3+ years of plasma etch experience.
• > BS candidates: 5+ years of plasma etch experience.
• > Experience with RIE and ICP etch platforms.
• > Proficiency in data analysis tools and structured problem solving.

Responsibilities

• > Own plasma etch modules and drive process improvements.
• > Ensure robust integration with upstream and downstream process modules.
• > Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable manufacturable processes.
• > Drive root-cause investigations and implement sustainable improvements.
• > Apply SPC/DOE methods to analyze data and improve yields.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Statistical analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

PhD in Chemistry

MS in Chemical Engineering

BS in Materials Science

BS in Physics

BS in Electrical Engineering

BS in Optics

Tools

RIE etch platforms

ICP etch platforms

JMP

Spotfire

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Senior Process Engineer

Experience Level: Professional

Job Type: Regular

Location: Hillsboro, OR, US, 97124

Requisition ID: 10832

Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves multiple high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

SUMMARY :

The candidate will be a key member of the plasma etch team tasked with driving technical solutions and sustaining high-volume plasma etch platforms for RF GaAs-based integrated circuits. Responsibilities include process ownership of plasma etch modules, continuous improvement of process performance, and ensuring robust integration with upstream and downstream process modules. The role requires close collaboration with cross‑functional groups to ensure manufacturable processes that meet quality, yield, and reliability requirements.

The ideal candidate will have greater than 3 years of process ownership experience with a strong, hands‑on understanding of plasma etch fundamentals, including plasma chemistry, etch selectivity, profile and CD control, and defect mechanisms. Demonstrated strength in data analysis, statistical process control, and structured problem‑solving is required, along with the ability to drive root‑cause investigations and implement sustainable process improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Education :PhD, Masters, or Bachelors in one of the following areas: Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Optics, Electronic or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience :
• PhD candidates: no plasma etch experience required.
• MS candidates: 3+ years of plasma etch experience.
• BS candidates: 5+years of plasma etch experience.
• Technical Skills :
• Strong knowledge and past tool ownership experience with RIE and ICP etch platforms.
• Exceptional technical and troubleshooting skills.
• Analytical & Statistical Skills :
• Ability to think logically, construct meaningful experiments, analyze data, and use a structured problem-solving approach, proven application of SPC and DOE.
• Experience with data analysis tools and techniques such as JMP or Spotfire or similar SW packages.
• Communication :Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Teamwork :Ability to work collaboratively with a hands‑on approach and a customer-oriented mindset.
• Adaptability :Capable of working in a highly dynamic environment with tolerance for ambiguity. Ability to follow instructions as well as being able to work on self-directed assignments and advise senior management.
• Attention to Detail :Keen eye for detail and precision.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Company.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT QORVO

We are Qorvo. We do more than create innovative RF and Power solutions for the mobile, defense and infrastructure markets – we are a place to innovate and shape the future of wireless communications. It starts with our employees. As a unified global team, we bring a commitment to excellence, growth and a passion for creating what's next. Explore the possibilities with us.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcome all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable law, including race, color, religion, sex (as defined by law), national origin, age, military or veteran status, genetic information, or disability.