Staff Process Engineer - Plasma Etch & Fab Optimization

Tower Semiconductor; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Semiconductor’s San Antonio fab seeks a process development engineer to lead development, transfer, and improvement initiatives in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes hands-on experimentation and collaboration with process, integration, and yield teams.

The ideal candidate has strong plasma etch expertise, advanced degrees, and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, drive improvements, and deliver cost-effective solutions while maintaining quality and

Qualifications

• PhD or MS/BS with years of experience in Plasma Etch.
• 3+ years industry experience in silicon, dielectric or conductor etch.
• Major in chemical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, mechanical engineering, materials science, or chemistry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Team oriented, able to solve difficult problems with others.
• Strong skills in statistics, SPC, DOE, and data analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead the area by setting directions for improvements, sustaining, and operations.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Collaborate with process, integration, and yield engineers to improve metrics (SPC, yield, parametrics, defects).
• Strive for first-pass success in technology transfers.
• Define and execute projects for process development and improvement.
• Work with process technicians on projects and sustaining activities.
• Ensure newly installed equipment meets ramp requirements.
• Partner with equipment engineering to improve uptime and tool utilization.
• Implement advanced process control to improve Cpk at critical levels.
• Identify cost savings opportunities and drive projects to reduce costs.
• Define and execute projects to complete, improving cost, quality, and productivity.
• Develop and optimize processes for new product introduction and manufacturability.
• Engage in hands-on fab work running carefully designed experiments.
• Multitask and adapt to changing conditions while identifying problems and opportunities.
• Make technically informed decisions and communicate across teams.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Experimentation

Teamwork

Problem solving

Data analysis

Communication

Multitasking

Education

PhD in a plasma/etch related field

MS in related field

BS in related field

Tools

Plasma etch tools

LAM tools

Vacuum equipment

Job description

Tower Semiconductor’s San Antonio fab seeks a process development engineer to lead development, transfer, and improvement initiatives in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes hands-on experimentation and collaboration with process, integration, and yield teams.

The ideal candidate has strong plasma etch expertise, advanced degrees, and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, drive improvements, and deliver cost-effective solutions while maintaining quality and