Implant Process Engineer

About the role

Tower Semiconductor, the leading foundry of high-value analog semiconductor solutions, provides technology, development, and process platforms for analog integrated circuits to more than 300 customers worldwide across growing markets such as communications, mobile, infrastructure, consumer, industrial, automotive, medical, and aerospace and defense, among others. Join Tower and become part of a dynamic organization with exceptionally talented and dedicated team members who work collaboratively to provide best-in-class technological solutions to our clients.

Job Description

As an Implant Engineer, you will serve as a technical cornerstone for our semiconductor manufacturing operations, driving the research, development, and long-term sustainability of ion implantation, epitaxial growth processes, and metrology technologies. You will leverage a deep understanding of scientific and engineering principles to solve complex technical challenges, utilizing data analysis to ensure process stability, equipment qualification, and continuous improvement. This role requires a highly skilled troubleshooter capable of addressing electrical and process-related issues across CMOS, Bipolar, and BiCMOS technologies, with proficiency in analytical tools such as JMP, Excel, and PROMIS.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics or a related field required; Master’s degree or Ph.D. strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 1–5+ years of hands-on experience operating, maintaining, or supporting Axcelis ion implantation platforms, including 8200P, NV-GSD-180, NV-GSD HE, LED, or Purion systems.
• Minimum of 1–5+ years of hands-on experience with silicon-germanium (SiGe) epitaxial growth processes and EPI equipment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Bipolar, CMOS, BiCMOS, or related semiconductor fabrication technologies, including process characterization and device performance evaluation.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, including root-cause analysis and implementation of data-driven process improvements.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex technical findings to cross-functional teams and management through effective data visualization and technical documentation.

Compensation

$100,000 - $153,000