Sr. Process Engineer, Photolithography

Tower Semiconductor Ltd.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Semiconductor is seeking a Process Engineer to join our Photo department in San Antonio, TX. This role supports sustaining operations, process improvements, transfers, and development activities in a high-volume fab, delivering high-value analog semiconductor solutions.

The ideal candidate has an MS or PhD in a relevant field, or a BS with 5+ years of experience, plus coursework in semiconductor processing, device physics, and statistics.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in a relevant field, or BS with 5+ years of related experience.
• Coursework in semiconductor processing technology, device physics, and statistics is highly desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must communicate effectively with audiences at all technical levels and show initiative.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of assigned processes and set direction for improvements and sustaining operations.
• Collaborate with process and integration engineers to improve metrics (SPC, yield, parametrics) and support technology transfers.
• Own selection and qualification of semiconductor processing tools.
• Monitor fab metrics using statistical process control (SPC).
• Conduct root cause investigations and lead yield/defect improvement projects.
• Write operating specifications and train wafer fab personnel.
• Partner with equipment engineering to improve uptime and tool utilization.
• Troubleshoot process and tool excursions.
• Identify cost savings opportunities and drive projects to reduce costs.
• Develop new semiconductor manufacturing processes using design of experiments (DOE).

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Education

MS/PhD in a relevant field

BS with 5+ years of related experience

Tools

SPC

DOE

Job description

Looking for a career path in the high-tech industry? Become part of a team focused on delivering the most exciting semiconductor technology in the world! If you enjoy working with others in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to grow your career in this exciting industry, then Tower Semiconductor is the place to be!

Tower Semiconductor, the leading foundry of high-value analog semiconductor solutions, provides technology, development, and process platforms for analog integrated circuits to more than 300 customers worldwide across growing markets such as communications, mobile, infrastructure, consumer, industrial, automotive, medical, and aerospace and defense, among others.

Join Tower and become part of a dynamic organization with exceptionally talented and dedicated team members who work collaboratively to provide best-in-class technological solutions to our clients.

Job Description

Tower Semiconductor is seeking a Process Engineer to join our Photo department, supporting sustaining operations, process improvements, process transfers, and development activities within our high-volume manufacturing facility in San Antonio, TX. Our San Antonio fab is a dynamic and growing manufacturing site dedicated to delivering specialty electronic devices across a diverse range of applications, distinguished by exceptional quality, competitive cost structures, and superior cycle times.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, with strong technical and analytical capabilities, combined with a practical, hands-on approach to solving complex engineering challenges.

This Job Is For You If

• Take ownership of assigned processes and set direction for improvements, sustaining, and overall operations
• Collaborate with process and integration engineers to enhance process metrics (SPC, yield, parametrics, defects) and ensure first-pass success of technology transfers
• Take ownership of selection and qualification of semiconductor processing tools
• Monitor fab metrics using statistical process control (SPC)
• Conduct root cause investigations of discrepant material and implement yield and defect improvement projects
• Write operating specifications and provide technical training to wafer fab personnel
• Partner with equipment engineering to improve uptime and tool utilization
• Troubleshoot process and tool excursions
• Identify cost savings opportunities and drive projects to reduce overall costs
• Implement advanced process control to improve Cpk at critical levels
• Ensure proper matching of newly installed equipment to support production ramp
• Develop new semiconductor manufacturing processes using design of experiments (DOE)

Job Requirements

Must Have:

• M.S. or Ph.D. in a relevant field, or B.S. with 5+ years of related experience
• Coursework in semiconductor processing technology, device physics, and statistics is highly desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with audiences at all technical levels, and demonstrate strong self-motivation, dependability, and initiative.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with equipment engineering to drive continuous improvement in the area
• Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills