$133,800 – $255,200
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What this role is
This role involves developing and optimizing plasma dry etch processes for advanced semiconductor manufacturing, working with equipment suppliers and cross-functional teams to solve complex technical challenges and enable high-volume production. It suits experienced process engineers or materials scientists who have shipped dry etch solutions at foundries or equipment makers and want to drive technology roadmaps at scale.
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What they ask for
Required
- PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering or related STEM with 4+ years dry etch experience at foundry or equipment supplier, OR Master's with 6+ years experience, OR Bachelor's with 8+ years experience
- Hands-on dry etch semiconductor manufacturing experience with process development ownership
- Strong understanding of plasma etch fundamentals including plasma generation, plasma-surface interactions, selectivity, profile control, and defect mechanisms
- Record of delivering dry etch process solutions that improved yield, reliability, performance, or manufacturability at advanced technology nodes
Nice to have
- 5+ years directly developing and deploying dry etch processes for advanced logic or foundry technologies
- Experience with advanced dry etch technologies such as ICP/CCP, HARC, ALE, radical and vapor phase isotropic etching, ash and surface treatments, or EUV patterned layer etch integration
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex process challenges including pattern fidelity, CD control, defectivity, variability reduction, or process window expansion
- Understanding of logic BEOL interconnects and etch integration requirements
- Experience with materials and device characterization techniques
- Ability to define technical approaches and guide less senior engineers through complex problem solving
- Proven technical leadership across projects influencing peers and stakeholders
- Evidence of technical influence such as internal disclosures, patents, publications, or recognized expertise
- Strong collaboration and cross-disciplinary communication skills