Process Engineer - Dry Etch Apply now >>> Date: 06/05/2025 Location: Newport Beach, CA, USA, 92660 Company: Tower Semiconductor Ltd. About Tower Semiconductor Recruiting World Class Talent For A World Class Leader! Join Tower Semiconductor! Looking for a career path in the high tech manufacturing industry? Become part of a team focused on delivering the most exciting semiconductor technology to the world! If you enjoy working with others in a fast pace environment and are looking for an opportunity to grow your career in the high tech industry then Tower is the place to be! Tower Semiconductor is a global specialty foundry leader! We specialize in manufacturing analog integrated circuits for more than 300 customers worldwide in growing markets such as automotive, medical, industrial, consumer and aerospace and defense, among others. Job Description Sustain, improve, and develop dry etch processes in a volume manufacturing facility. Partner with Operations, Equipment Engineering Support, Integration, and R&D to deliver products on time to customer specifications. Interface with global counterparts to benchmark and improve etch processes and procedures company wide. This Job Is For You If * You can sustain and improve dry etch processes in a high-volume manufacturing environment. * You can monitor and control etch processes. * You can develop and implement new dry etch capabilities and process enhancements to improve key performance metrics such as yield, throughput, and cycle time. * You can troubleshoot and solve yield issues. * You can ramp new process technologies from R&D to volume manufacturing. * You can suggest work methods for new tasks and tasks that you lead. * You can characterize and qualify new equipment, equipment upgrades, chemicals, and process technologies. * You can interface with global counterparts to benchmarks and improve dry etch processes and procedures company wide. * You can support the Integration team and Quality organization to ensure technologies meet all qualification and reliability requirements. * You can support process and technology transfers between global manufacturing sites. * You can use FMEAs, lean manufacturing, six sigma processes, and 8D problem solving processes. Job Requirements * Either B.S. Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Solid State Physics, or other relevant engineering physical science discipline is required. Advanced degree preferred. * Demonstrated knowledge of dry etch principles, theories, concepts, tools, and techniques. * Demonstrated ability to use knowledge to provide solutions to a variety of difficult problems. * Demonstrated ability to lead task teams and small to medium projects. * Strong organizational skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and able to react to shifting priorities to meet business needs. * Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments. * Experience with design of experiment techniques and data analysis. * Excellent interpersonal skills, energetic and self-starter. * Outstanding communication skills - both written and verbal. * Demonstrated ability to work well within a global team or environment. * Minimum 4 years dry etch process engineering experience with B.S. Degree or 2 years of experience with advanced degree. * Expertise in poly and/or metal etch with experience using LAM2300, AMAT DPS, and/or LAM9600 tools preferred. * Six sigma certifications, knowledge of PROMIS WIP management and JMP statistical analysis software are a plus. Apply now >>> United States Perks Perks And Benefits Industry leading healthcare. Community outreach programs Savings and Investments Educational resources Opportunities to network and connect Recruiting incentive program Employee recognition programs