Dry/Plasma Etch Process Development Engineer (SM1)

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We are seeking a highly motivated Advanced Process Development Engineer to join our Plasma Etch Process Development team.

This role is responsible for developing, optimizing, and transferring advanced plasma etch processes supporting next-generation semiconductor technologies.

The engineer will work closely with integration, equipment, metrology, and manufacturing teams to drive technology innovation, improve process capability, and enable successful product ramp into high-volume manufacturing.

The ideal candidate possesses strong technical expertise in plasma etch fundamentals, semiconductor process development, statistical data analysis, and cross-functional problem solving.

The responsibilities of a Manufacturing Development Process Engineer in this role include:

Process Development Technology Introduction Tool and Equipment Engineering Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Develop and optimize plasma etch processes for advanced semiconductor devices.
• Design and execute experiments (DOE) to improve critical process metrics, including:
• Etch rate
• Selectivity
• Critical dimension (CD) control
• Profile control
• Defectivity
• Uniformity
• Characterize process performance and establish process windows for manufacturing robustness.
• Evaluate new process chemistries, hardware configurations, and chamber technologies.
• Support development and qualification of next-generation etch technologies.
• Collaborate with device integration teams to meet product and technology requirements.
• Drive process readiness for technology transfers from development into manufacturing.
• Establish process specifications, control plans, and release documentation.
• Partner with equipment engineering teams to improve tool capability, productivity, and reliability.
• Lead chamber matching, equipment qualification, and process performance improvement activities.
• Support installation and startup of new etch platforms.
• Analyze complex process datasets using statistical methods and data analytics tools.
• Identify root causes of process excursions and implement corrective actions.
• Lead yield improvement and defect reduction initiatives.
• Utilize SPC methodologies to monitor and improve process stability.
• Work closely with:
• Process Integration
• Manufacturing
• Yield Engineering
• Metrology
• Equipment Engineering
• Quality and Reliability teams
• Present technical findings and recommendations to management and key stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians as needed.