Sr. Process Engineering Manager, Plasma Etch

Tower Semiconductor Ltd.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Semiconductor is seeking a senior leader to manage and mentor the dry etch team, driving operations, process control, and cost-reduction efforts. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, on-time delivery, and share best practices across global sites.

Ideal candidates have a PhD or MS in relevant fields, 5+ years in semiconductor Fabs, and strong knowledge of CMOS/RF wafer processing. This role emphasizes technical leadership and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• PhD or MS in chemistry, chemical engineering, or materials science.
• 5+ years in a semiconductor fab with emphasis in the dry etch area and with leadership/mentoring experience.
• Strong knowledge of dry etch principles, theories, concepts, materials, and techniques.
• Strong CMOS and RF wafer processing knowledge and interactions affecting yields.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, mentor, and develop a team of process engineers and technicians in the dry etch area.
• Sustain operations, process control, improvements, and cost reduction in dry etch.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, quality production.
• Benchmark and enhance dry etch processes and equipment with global counterparts.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional work

Education

PhD in chemistry

MS in chemical engineering

MS in materials science

Tools

ACE

PROMIS WIP

JMP

Job description

About Tower Semiconductor

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

In this role, you will lead, manage, mentor, and develop a team of process engineers and technicians within the dry etch area. You will be responsible for sustaining operations, process control, process and equipment improvements, capacity expansion, process development, technology transfers, quality enhancements, and cost reduction initiatives in this area. Additionally, you will partner with and receive support from cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of quality products on time and in accordance with customer specifications. You will also collaborate with global counterparts to benchmark and enhance dry etch processes and equipment across the company.

This Job Is For You If

• You are passionate about mentoring and developing engineers and technicians, setting clear goals and expectations while providing regular feedback.
• You can lead key activities in the dry etch area, including:
• Monitoring and controlling dry etch processes.
• Solving technical problems to ensure predictable high quality, and participating in troubleshooting taskforces to develop solutions that prevent recurrence.
• Proactively identifying continuous improvement and cost savings opportunities and driving them to completion.
• Improving area flexibility by qualifying additional processes on different toolsets.
• Installing and qualifying new toolsets efficiently and effectively.
• You can partner with other teams to resolve manufacturing challenges and meet output requirements.
• You can act as a key technical resource, providing technical guidance and support to the team.
• You can establish specifications for processes, equipment, and new technologies, characterize new processes, and transition documented processes into production operations.
• You can justify, procure, and implement new process tools into production to meet technology and capacity requirements.
• You can partner with global counterparts to identify and implement best practices.
• You have a strong sense of ownership and are self-motivated.
• You are data-driven, results-oriented, and a team player who fosters a collaborative, high-performance environment.
• You communicate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization.

Job Requirements

Must Have:
* PhD or M.S. degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or materials science.
* 5+ years of experience in a semiconductor fab with specific emphasis in the dry etch area, and with experience of leading and mentoring teams.
* Strong technical knowledge of dry etch principles, theories, concepts, materials, applications, and techniques.
* Strong working knowledge of advanced CMOS and RF wafer processing technologies and processes and product level interactions that affect device yields.

Nice to Have:
* Strong knowledge of ACE, 8D problem solving methodology, PROMIS WIP management and JMP statistical analysis software are a plus.
* Demonstrated ability to work well within a global team or environment.
* Outstanding communication skills - both written and verbal.
* Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, energetic and self-starter.
* Experience with design of experiment techniques and data analysis.
* Strong organizational skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and able to react to shifting priorities to meet business needs.
* Demonstrated expertise in data analysis, problem-solving, and technical troubleshooting.
* Ability to assess and mitigate risks to enable sound, informed decision-making on critical issues.
* Proven success in leading teams and solving complex technical problems.
* Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor team members supporting their career development.

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