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Sr Process Engineer - Photo

Tower Semiconductor
Newport, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2026

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


Tower Semiconductor is searching for a Photo Process Engineer to support sustaining, continuous improvement, new tool installation, and process transfer and development work in a 24/7 high-volume manufacturing fab. A qualified candidate will be self-motivated, have strong technical and analytical skills, and possess a practical, hands-on approach to engineering problems. The desired candidate will be able to partner with cross-functional teams to provide goal-oriented, efficient and effective solutions.


This Job Is For You If


  • You can sustain processes or tools assigned to you and establish the direction needed for continuous improvement activities
  • 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 have strong interpersonal skills, enjoy teamwork, and thrive in collaborative environments
  • You’re adept at multi-tasking and able to prioritize tasks with goals and efficiency in mind
  • You can interface with global counterparts to benchmark and improve photo processes and procedures
  • You can support the Integration and Quality engineering teams to ensure your process modules and tools meet qualification and reliability requirements


Job Requirements


  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physics or Engineering (Chemical Engineering preferred)
  • Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in relevant field preferred
  • Highly desirable coursework includes semiconductor processing technology, device physics, and statistics
  • Demonstrated knowledge of photolithography principles, theories, concepts, tools, and techniques
  • 5 years of photo process engineering experience preferred
  • Expertise in ASML or Canon KrF/ArF scanners preferred
  • Demonstrate proficiency and understanding of overlay and CDSEM metrology
  • Demonstrate solid understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  • Knowledge of PROMIS WIP management and JMP statistical analysis software preferred
  • Experience with FMEAs, and 8D problem-solving processes preferred
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills
  • Candidate must be able to communicate with audiences at any technical level
  • Must be a self-starter, dependable, and highly motivated


Compensation: $100,000 - $142,000

Salary : $100,000 - $142,000

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