CareerPlan

Patterning Process Engineer

Santa Clara,CAFull-time$124k–$171k2026-08-28 → 2026-11-10
Based in United States

Core

Designing and optimizing manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor technologies, specifically focusing on advanced patterning.

Role type

Senior IC process engineer (patterning)

Builds

Advanced patterning test vehicle flows and short-loop processes for semiconductor and display manufacturing

Domain

Semiconductor manufacturing / Materials science

Required skills

Advanced lithography, process development, data analysis, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, statistical process control (SPC), yield optimization, defectivity management

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

None explicitly listed beyond general semiconductor equipment

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize new or modified patterning test vehicle flows to support advanced patterning technology development. Provide technical leadership in the development and continuous improvement of advanced patterning short-loop processes. Partner with process and integration engineering teams to develop integrated process flows, implement innovative methodologies, troubleshoot process challenges, perform root cause analysis, and resolve complex engineering issues. Collaborate with external partners on joint development programs by designing experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and preparing technical reports to advance process technology and performance. Engage directly with internal and external customers to address complex process engineering challenges, communicate technical findings, and drive effective resolution of issues with minimal supervision.