CareerPlan

Process Engineer ||| - Plasma

Santa Clara,CAFull-time$124k–$171k2026-10-21 → 2026-10-23

Core

Design, analyze, and optimize plasma process experiments for semiconductor manufacturing, including hardware characterization and troubleshooting complex process issues.

Role type

Senior IC process engineer (semiconductor plasma)

Builds

New plasma processes, analytical instrumentation, and technology roadmaps for semiconductor chips and displays

Domain

Semiconductor manufacturing / Plasma physics

Required skills

Plasma physics, RF power systems, chamber matching, process optimization, thin-film deposition, etch applications, complex problem solving, data analysis, Root Cause Analysis

Preferred skills

PhD in related field, experience in R&D or high-volume manufacturing

Technologies

RF power systems, analytical instrumentation

Responsibilities

Design and execute difficult process engineering experiments; Perform hardware characterization on complex systems; Troubleshoot issues and perform Root Cause Analysis; Measure film properties and interpret data; Generate technical documentation and reports; Communicate with customers to resolve process issues; Partner with vendors and suppliers; Implement new technology and instrumentation; Lead project teams and mentor junior colleagues