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Principal CVD Process Engineer

NXP Semiconductors
Chandler, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 11/28/2025 CLOSED ON 2/20/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal CVD Process Engineer position at NXP Semiconductors?

Business Line Description

Front End Operations plays an essential role in the company’s success by ensuring the delivery of high quality, scalable, cost-competitive technologies and supply to create a winning advantage for our customers.

Job Summary

CVD Process Engineer responsible for multiple processes in a high volume manufacturing facility. Engineer will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

  • Reducing defectivity
  • Reducing cycletime
  • Improving tool utilization and availability
  • Identification and reduction of recurrent machine faults
  • Reducing cost
  • Reducing scrap / Improving yield
  • Supporting development activities
  • Developing and writing specifications
  • Implementation of Six-Sigma statistical process control methods
  • Capacity planning and modeling
  • Participating in and/or leading cross-functional and lean activity teams
  • Training others

Key Challenges

  • Ability to work in a high volume 24x7 manufacturing environment
  • Ability to work individually, in small work groups or larger teams
  • Ability to deal with multiple issues and shifting priorities
  • Must be self-motivated; able to take initiative, self-generate projects, and effectively prioritize work
  • Willing to adjust work schedule as needed to support factory priorities 24x7
  • Be responsible for multiple tools across multiple platforms

Cross Functional Aspects

  • Work with Maintenance, Manufacturing, Facilities, Analytical Lab and Device Engineering Teams
  • Work with peers in other factories to implement Best Known Methods (BKM’s)

Job Qualifications

  • BS or MS in an engineering or science discipline
  • 6 years of experience in process engineering in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment preferred
  • Previous experience in at least one or more of the following tools/processes preferred: Applied Materials Centura DXZ, Producer or P5000, Novellus Concept 2, SACVD, PECVD, APCVD
  • Ability to generate, analyze, and interpret equipment and process performance data and produce a timely action plan to resolve recurring failures
  • Demonstrated presentation skills. Candidate will be called upon to train others and present complex datasets and process problems/ solutions to diverse audiences.
  • Competent in troubleshooting problems and capable of applying logic to isolate and repair them.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to interact professionally with manufacturing and equipment engineering to deal with issues and priorities.
  • Good foundational problem solving skills with creative solutions and out-of-the-box thinking.
  • Self-motivated; able to take initiative and effectively prioritize work for self.
  • A strong desire to help create a positive, winning, world class working environment.
  • Previous experience in Lean Manufacturing methods is highly desirable.

More information about NXP in the United States...

NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.

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