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Process Engineer, Dry Etch

Tower Semiconductor
Newport, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/28/2026

Job Description

We're seeking an experienced Dry Etch Process Engineer to sustain, improve, and develop dry etch processes in a high-volume manufacturing facility. This role requires a strong technical background, leadership skills, and excellent communication abilities. The successful candidate will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver products on time, improve process capabilities, and drive quality and reliability.


This Job Is For You If

  • Sustain and improve dry etch processes in a high-volume manufacturing environment
  • Develop and implement new dry etch capabilities and process enhancements to improve key performance metrics
  • Troubleshoot and solve yield issues, and ramp new process technologies from R&D to volume manufacturing
  • Characterize and qualify new equipment, equipment upgrades, and process technologies
  • Interface with global counterparts to benchmark and improve etch processes and procedures
  • Support the Integration team and Quality organization to ensure technologies meet qualification and reliability requirements


Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Solid State Physics, or related field
  • Demonstrated knowledge of dry etch principles, theories, concepts, tools, and techniques
  • 4 years of dry etch process engineering experience (2 years with advanced degree)
  • Expertise in poly and/or metal etch with experience using LAM2300, AMAT DPS, and/or LAM9600 tools preferred
  • Strong organizational and leadership skills, with ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize shifting business needs
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work in a global team environment
  • Experience with design of experiment techniques, data analysis, and statistical analysis software (e.g., JMP)
  • Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in relevant field preferred
  • Six sigma certifications preferred
  • Knowledge of PROMIS WIP management and JMP statistical analysis software preferred
  • Experience with lean manufacturing, FMEAs, and 8D problem-solving processes preferred


Compensation Range

$90,000 - $153,000

Salary : $90,000 - $153,000

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