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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.\nJob Description The position is for a Process Engineer in Plasma Etch, final title and salary will depend on education and previous experience. The engineer’s primary responsibility will be sustaining and process hardening in a high-volume manufacturing fab located in San Antonio, TX. Opportunities to assist in technology transfers or development activities may present themselves. The Tower fab in San Antonio is a growing manufacturing site, delivering specialty electronic devices for a wide range of applications and with high quality, low cost, and good cycle times. A qualified candidate will have excellent process and equipment hands‑on experience, and strong experimental skills. Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with plasmas and understanding of plasma physics. Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and statistical design of experiments (DOE) is a plus.\nThis Job Is For You If Support the area by establishing directions for improvements, sustaining and overall operations.\nWork closely with process, integration, and yield enhancement engineers to improve process metrics, such as SPC, yield, parametrics and defects.\nIdentify and define projects for process development and improvement.\nWork with a group of process technicians in projects and daily sustaining activities.\nDocument standard operating procedures (SOP) and out of control action plans (OCAP).\nReview and update control charts to maintain a stable and robust process.\nEnsure matching of newly installed equipment to support production ramp.\nWork with equipment engineering to improve uptime and tool utilization.\nImplement advanced process control to improve Cpk at critical levels.\nIdentify cost savings opportunities and drive projects to reduce overall costs.\nDefine projects and execute them to completion to improve cost, quality, and productivity.\nAre a true fab engineer and enjoy spending time in the fab running carefully designed experiments.\nThe position requires an ability to multitask and react fast to changing conditions. The incumbent must recognize problems, limitations, and opportunities. The level of responsibility includes making decisions with strong technical implications. Due to the existing collaboration between teams, good verbal and written communication skills are needed.\nJob Requirements Ph.D. with 0+ years of experience, M.S. 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