Senior Engineer, Field Process
Core
Senior engineer leading the startup and process transfer of advanced semiconductor deposition technologies (ALD, PEALD, PECVD, Epitaxy, LPCVD) at a customer site in Austin, TX, following a 24-month training period in Hillsboro, OR.
Role type
Senior Field Process Engineer (Semiconductor Manufacturing)
Builds
New semiconductor fab operations and advanced thin-film deposition processes for next-generation chips
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Thin-film deposition / Chemical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Thin-film processing (ALD, PEALD, PECVD, Epitaxy, LPCVD), DOE design and statistical analysis, root-cause analysis (FMEA, Ishikawa), vacuum techniques, metrology, structured problem-solving, cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
ASM equipment experience, HVM process transfer, customer-facing technical escalation leadership, process optimization in development environments
Technologies
ALD, PEALD, PECVD, Epitaxy, LPCVD, vacuum systems, plasma systems, robotics, chemical delivery, control software
Responsibilities
Lead NPI and transfer of new deposition processes to customer site; Design and execute on-site experiments for development and continuous improvement; Perform root-cause analysis on process nonconformances; Coordinate cross-functional escalations and maintain project timelines; Document best-known methods (BKMs) for HVM transition; Mentor newer engineers during fab startup
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical lead responsibilities