Photolithography Process Engineer

About the role

WD is seeking a motivated Photolithography Process Engineer to join our wafer manufacturing team. This role is ideal for engineers passionate about semiconductor manufacturing and processing, data analysis, and solving complex technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced engineers, technicians, equipment specialists, and cross-functional partners to develop, optimize, and sustain advanced lithography processes used in high-volume manufacturing.
• Contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of photolithography processes, ensuring they meet quality and yield targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve process issues, improving overall manufacturing efficiency.
• Perform data analysis using tools like JMP, Python, SQL, Minitab, SAS, MATLAB, or similar platforms to identify trends and optimize process parameters.
• Develop and execute experiments to validate process improvements and ensure process robustness.
• Document and communicate process knowledge to peers and stakeholders, facilitating knowledge transfer and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, microfabrication, research laboratories, or other technology-focused environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to interpret data and identify trends.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as JMP, Python, SQL, Minitab, SAS, MATLAB, or similar platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, learning agility, and ownership of assigned projects.

Qualifications

• Internship, co-op, research, or manufacturing experience in semiconductor processing or wafer fabrication.
• Familiarity with cleanroom environments and semiconductor manufacturing practices.
• Exposure to photolithography concepts such as photoresist coating, exposure, development, overlay, and critical dimension control.
• Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Advanced Process Control (APC).