Process Engineer
Mitsubishi Chemical America · Phoenix, AZ · 3 days ago
Management$95k–$119k/yrFull-time
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.