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Process Engineer - Etch

onsemi
Gresham, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 6/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/7/2026
Job Description

As an Process Engineer - Etch at onsemi's premier 200mm manufacturing facility in Gresham, Oregon, you will work in a dynamic team environment, perform preventive, corrective, and diagnostic maintenance proficiently on a variety of innovative semiconductor manufacturing tools. Each day, you will be challenged by working on a diverse set of tools with a world-class team.

Responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Understand processes and procedures in the Dry Etch area.
  • Participate in planning and execution of experiments for new technologies and processes.
  • Drive activities such as yield improvement, throughput optimization, and cost reduction.
  • Perform advanced data analysis.
  • Understand and apply SPC principles.
  • Respond in an appropriate and timely manner to out-of-control process conditions.
  • Manage the disposition of non-conforming material.
  • Prioritize production support and other responsibilities.
  • Generate written process instruction specifications.
  • Communicate established processing procedures to Production Operators and Process Technicians.
  • Contribute to factory environment responsibilities by supporting Operators, Technicians, and Engineers

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Material Science, Physics, or related degree
  • 2 years of direct Etch work experience in the semiconductor industry preferred.

Skills:

  • Direct experience with LAM, TEL, and/or ULVAC equipment and processes is preferred.
  • Fundamental understanding of semiconductor device physics.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply and practice SPC and DOE methodology
  • Demonstrated experience with continuous fab improvement in yield, throughput, and cost reduction, preferably in a lean manufacturing environment.
  • Fundamental understanding of standard metrology, inspection, and failure analysis methods and their applications
  • Advanced data analysis skills. Ability to quickly learn and apply various software applications required.
  • Energetic, self-motivated, and results-oriented attitude with a strong attention to detail
  • Approachable with an internal customer focus, Integrity, and Initiative
  • Articulate written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated track record of being able to work well in a team environment, as well as the drive and desire to provide hands-on support for the site’s Operators, Technicians, and Engineers when needed.

About Us

onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.

More details about our company benefits can be found here:

https://www.onsemi.com/careers/career-benefits

About The Team

We are committed to sourcing, attracting, and hiring high-performance innovators, while providing all candidates a positive recruitment experience that builds our brand as a great place to work.

onsemi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Talent.acquisition@onsemi.com for assistance.

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