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Process Engineer - Etch

Tower Semiconductor
Newport, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/28/2026

About Tower Semiconductor


Looking for a career path in the high-tech industry? Become part of a team focused on delivering the most exciting semiconductor technology in the world! If you enjoy working with others in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to grow your career in this exciting industry, then Tower Semiconductor is the place to be!


Tower Semiconductor, the leading foundry of high-value analog semiconductor solutions, provides technology, development, and process platforms for analog integrated circuits to more than 300 customers worldwide across growing markets such as communications, mobile, infrastructure, consumer, industrial, automotive, medical, and aerospace and defense, among others.


Join Tower and become part of a dynamic organization with exceptionally talented and dedicated team members who work collaboratively to provide best-in-class technological solutions to our clients.


Job Description


We're seeking an experienced Wet/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


  • You can sustain and improve wet/dry etch processes in a high-volume manufacturing environment
  • You can develop and implement new wet/dry etch capabilities and process enhancements to improve key performance metrics
  • You can troubleshoot and solve yield issues, and ramp new process technologies from R&D to volume manufacturing
  • You can characterize and qualify new equipment, equipment upgrades, and process technologies
  • You can interface with global counterparts to benchmark and improve etch processes and procedures
  • You can 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
  • 3 years of wet/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

$100,000 - $142,000

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