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Process Engineer-Wet Etch

Ajulia Executive Search
Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/28/2026
Are you ready for a new engineering role in the manufacturing industry? This opportunity as a Process Engineer offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, PTO etc. Does this position match your future career goals? Then this Process Engineer role could be the right fit for you.

Job Summary

Responsible for sustaining and improving wet etch processes in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role monitors and controls process performance troubleshoots yield and quality issues and implements process enhancements to relieve bottlenecks and improve production efficiency. Supports the installation and qualification of new tools and technologies, participates in process and technology transfers, and leads small to mid-sized projects and task teams. Works cross-functionally with Integration, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to ensure stable, high-performance process execution.

As a Process Engineer, You Will

  • Responsible for sustaining and improving wet etch processes in a high-volume manufacturing environment by monitoring and controlling process performance, troubleshooting yield and quality issues, and implementing process enhancements to eliminate bottlenecks.
  • This role supports the installation and qualification of new tools and technologies, participates in process and technology transfers, and leads small to medium projects and task teams.
  • Works closely with Integration and Quality organizations to ensure stable, efficient, and high-performing manufacturing operations.

Skills And Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of wet etch principles, theories, concepts, and processing techniques
  • Hands-on experience with Akrion, DNS, SEZ, and/or Semitool wet etch tools and processes
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with strong organizational and leadership skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate effectively in a global team environment
  • Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE), data analysis, and statistical software such as JMP
  • Familiarity with PROMIS WIP management systems preferred

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
  • Minimum of 3 years of wet etch process engineering experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering preferred
  • Six Sigma certification preferred
  • Experience with Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies preferred

Benefits

  • 401(K)
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health
  • PTO
  • Paid Holidays

Salary: $90K-$153K

Ask for: Hersha Dwyer

Job Id: 25639

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