Staff Process Development Engineer (Dry and Wet etching)
Core
Develop, optimize, and maintain dry and wet etch processes for III-V semiconductor and photonic devices to achieve target profiles, selectivity, and uniformity.
Role type
Staff Process Development Engineer (Dry and Wet Etching)
Builds
Semiconductor and photonic devices
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Photonic device fabrication
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Dry etch process development, Wet chemical etch process development, SPC analysis, Six Sigma methodologies, DOE design, Root cause analysis, Yield improvement strategies, Defect reduction techniques, Equipment qualification, Technology transfer, Lean Manufacturing principles
Preferred skills
III-V compound semiconductor experience, Photonic integrated circuit (PIC) manufacturing knowledge, MEMS experience, Optoelectronics background, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) knowledge
Technologies
SPC software, Statistical analysis tools, Semiconductor manufacturing data systems, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Maintain and continuously improve production processes for etching, Develop and qualify new semiconductor manufacturing processes, Analyze process and equipment data to drive continuous improvement, Perform equipment qualification and cross-qualification activities, Prepare and review technical documentation and operating procedures, Collaborate with Product Engineering, Equipment Engineering, and R&D teams for NPI, Lead or participate in yield improvement and defect reduction initiatives, Work in a semiconductor cleanroom performing wet etching processes
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
