Process Engineer

What You'll Do

• Develop, optimize, and validate precision cleaning processes for semiconductor equipment components.
• Improve process capability, production throughput, equipment reliability, and manufacturing capacity.
• Lead equipment and process improvement projects from concept through installation, commissioning, and validation.
• Investigate process issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Customer teams to resolve technical challenges and improve manufacturing performance.
• Analyze process data and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce variability, and increase product quality.
• Support the implementation of best practices, standardized work, and Lean manufacturing initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or another technical discipline.
• Equivalent industry experience for candidates with extensive precision cleaning or semiconductor manufacturing experience.
• 3+ years of experience in:
• Semiconductor manufacturing
• Process engineering
• Precision cleaning operations
• Experience supporting semiconductor equipment components or refurbishment processes.
• Experience with one or more of the following technologies:
• Dry Etch
• Thin Films
• PVDCVD
• ALD
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience leading process or equipment improvement projects.
• Led Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher) is a plus.
• Bilingual Japanese and English communication skills are strongly preferred.
• Experience working with Japanese semiconductor customers, equipment manufacturers, or engineering organizations is highly desirable.

Why Join Us

The salary range for this position is $95,300 - $119,100. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.