CareerPlan

Semiconductor Process Modeling Engineer

US-OR-Tualatin (1034)Full-time2026-10-15 → 2026-10-24

Core

Build, calibrate, and validate physics-based models for plasma etch and deposition processes to solve complex engineering challenges and support virtual twins.

Role type

Senior IC semiconductor process modeling engineer

Builds

Physics-based process models and virtual twins for semiconductor manufacturing

Domain

Semiconductor manufacturing / Plasma physics / Process engineering

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Physics-based modeling, Plasma physics, Process chemistry, Materials science, Python scripting, Data analysis, Multivariable problem solving, Semiconductor unit-process development

Preferred skills

Plasma chamber operation, Virtual fabrication simulation tools (SEMulator3D, COMSOL, HPEM, CFD-ACE+, Monte Carlo), Process modeling for deposition and etch, Technical leadership

Technologies

Python, SEMulator3D, COMSOL, HPEM, CFD-ACE+, Monte Carlo simulators

Responsibilities

Develop physics-based process models and support virtual twins; Identify root causes and generate insights for process engineering teams; Partner with engineers to design studies, collect data, and analyze results; Collaborate with product managers to translate user needs into requirements; Support software releases and train new users; Serve as primary point of contact for assigned applications.

Seniority

Senior, 5+ years experience (PhD) to 10+ years (Bachelor's)