Dry/Plasma Etch Process Development Engineer (R&D)

About the role

Process Development Engineer responsible for the development, characterization and optimization of plasma etch unit processes (FEOL/BEOL) for semiconductor devices that meet the requirements for volume production as part of the advanced technology development team. The ideal candidate will be a technical leader in the area of plasma etching driving the characterization and optimization of the device and process to ensure robustness, reliability, and manufacturability meeting all electrical device performance targets.

Responsibilities

• Drive process and device improvements through characterization, test, design of experiments, data analysis and simulation.
• Work with multiple process, integration, reliability, packaging and test engineers to achieve these goals.
• Collaborate closely with product groups to identify and optimize dry etch unit processes to meet critical final device parameters for market‑leading products.
• Plan effectively, drive schedules, meet critical deadlines on multiple parallel tasks, and lead technical discussions in the area of expertise.
• Communicate project status and actions clearly across organizational boundaries.
• Interface with multiple organizations and work well on diverse teams to accomplish goals.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering field.
• 2+ years of experience working on plasma etch unit processes in the fab and taking them from development to production on schedule.

Preferred qualifications:

• Ability to establish strong relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to quickly ramp on new systems and processes.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively across functions.
• Initiative‑driven with a results‑oriented mindset.
• Strong time‑management skills enabling on‑time project delivery.

Pay

Base pay range: $90,000 – $159,500, determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life.

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics, and communications equipment. The company’s mission is to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors, delivering reliable, low‑power solutions that enable technology everywhere.