Process Engineer - Wet Etch

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. 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 clients.

About the role

We're seeking an experienced Wet Etch Process Engineer to sustain, improve, and develop wet etch processes in a high-volume manufacturing facility. This role requires a strong technical background, leadership skills, and excellent communication abilities. The successful candidate will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver products on time, improve process capabilities, and drive quality and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Sustain and improve wet etch processes in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Develop and implement new wet etch capabilities and process enhancements to improve key performance metrics
• Troubleshoot and solve yield issues, and ramp new process technologies from R&D to volume manufacturing
• Characterize and qualify new equipment, equipment upgrades, and process technologies
• Interface with global counterparts to benchmark and improve etch processes and procedures
• Support the Integration team and Quality organization to ensure technologies meet qualification and reliability requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Solid State Physics, or related field
• Demonstrated knowledge of wet etch principles, theories, concepts, tools, and techniques
• 3+ years of wet etch process engineering experience (2+ years with advanced degree)
• Expertise in poly and/or metal etch with experience using LAM2300, AMAT DPS, and/or LAM9600 tools preferred
• Experience with design of experiment techniques, data analysis, and statistical analysis software (e.g., JMP)

Nice to Have

• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in relevant field
• Six sigma certifications
• Knowledge of PROMIS WIP management and JMP statistical analysis software
• Experience with lean manufacturing, FMEAs, and 8D problem-solving processes

Skills

• Strong organizational and leadership skills, with ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize shifting business needs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work in a global team environment

Pay

$100,000 - $135,000