Sr Process Engineer, SAW R&D

Qorvo, Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Qorvo, Inc. in Richardson, TX, seeks a Sr Process Engineer for SAW R&D focusing on RIE/plasma etch to enable next-generation SAW devices. You will own dielectrics and metal etch, develop recipes, analyze data, and implement metrology controls in a high-volume flow.

The role requires a Masters or PhD in a related field, strong SPC/DOE experience, and collaboration across the Process Development R&D team. Visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• MS in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science or Physics or equivalent.
• 3+ years of relevant experience or a PhD in EE, Materials Science, Physics or equivalent.
• Experience with SPC and DOE.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Own plasma etch development for SAW research and manufacturing.
• Develop recipes; identify and classify defects for dielectric and metal etch.
• Analyze data for etching processes including endpoint and selectivity.
• Design metrology controls and implement for new tech in high-volume manufacturing.
• Collaborate with SAW integration engineers to meet project needs.
• Solve problems individually and in teams; support transfer from development to manufacturing.
• Implement process monitoring and metrics for HV manufacturing.
• Support risk management through milestones.

Skills

SPC/DoE

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Matlab

Python

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Education

MS in Electrical Engineering

PhD in EE/Materials/Physics

Tools

SQL

Job description

Sr Process Engineer, SAW R&D

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Experience Level: Professional

Job Type: Regular

Location: Richardson, TX, US, 75080

Requisition ID: 10846

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.

The Qorvo Process Development R&D team is looking for a process engineer specializing in RIE/plasma etch to support next generation SAW Acoustic Wave device development. The candidate will be responsible for both dielectric and metal etch process development to support enabling technologies for SAW product improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Ownership of Plasma Etch development for SAW research and manufacturing
• Recipe development, defect identification and classification for dielectric and metal etch
• Development of recipes and analysis of data for etching processes, including endpoint characterization and selectivity analysis
• Design of metrology controls and implementation for new technologies to ensure performance and quality of product in high volume manufacturing environment
• Collaboration with SAW integration engineers to meet project needs and implement innovative solutions to technical challenges
• Technical problem solving individually and in a team environment
• Plasma Etch implementation from development into high volume manufacturing executing project goals and managing risk through key milestone
• Implementation of process monitoring, controls and metrics for high volume manufacturing processes

Required Qualifications:

• Masters in Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Physics or equivalent
• 3+ years of relevant experience or a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Physics or equivalent
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and design of experiments (DoE)
• Strong communication, presentation and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving methods and experience
• Experience with data analysis tools and techniques such as Matlab, Python, Spotfire or similar software packages
• Scripting/programming experience preferred; SQL queries, data analysis scripting
• Must be proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint and windows-based software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience with RIE / Plasma Etch highly desirable
• Experience in semiconductor research or manufacturing desirable

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

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