Sr. Process Engineer, Photolithography

Tower Semiconductor Ltd.; San Antonio, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Semiconductor Ltd. in San Antonio, TX, is seeking a Process Engineer for the Photo department, supporting sustaining operations, improvements, transfers, and development within our high-volume manufacturing facility. The role offers opportunities for growth and hands-on engineering challenges.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated with strong technical and analytical capabilities, plus a practical approach to solving complex engineering problems and working with cross-functional teams.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develop new semiconductor manufacturing processes using design of experiments (DOE).

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Statistical methods

Education

MS or 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 role offers strong opportunities for professional growth, including:

• Building deep electro-mechanical technical expertise through exposure to a wide range of engineering principles.
• Participating in engineering project development and hands-on application related to continuous tool improvement.
• Gaining specialized tool knowledge through direct exposure to tool OEMs and second-source suppliers.

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