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If you enjoy working with others in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to grow your career in this exciting industry, then Tower Semiconductor is the place to be!\n\nTower 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, among others.\n\nJoin 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 our clients.\n\nJob Description\nWe are seeking an experienced Process Engineer to support and enhance Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) processes in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment. This role focuses on sustaining production, driving process improvements, and supporting new technology qualifications.\n\nThe ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in vacuum-based deposition systems, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate across multiple teams to ensure high yield, reliability, and on-time delivery.\n\nThis Job Is For You If\n\nYou can sustain and improve metal and liner processes in a high-volume fab environment\n\nYou can troubleshoot yield issues and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions\n\nYou can support tool qualification, process matching, and chamber optimization\n\nYou can lead or support process transfers and technology ramps into production\n\nYou can analyze data and implement improvements using DOE and statistical methods\n\nYou can collaborate with Integration, Equipment, Yield, and Quality teams\n\nYou can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment\n\nYou can drive continuous improvement in yield, defectivity, and tool performance\n\nYou can perform process characterization and qualification for new tools, chambers, and upgrades\n\nYou can lead excursion response and troubleshooting using structured problem-solving methods (8D, FMEA)\n\nYou can support preventive maintenance optimization and tool matching\n\nYou can work with global teams to benchmark and standardize processes\n\nJob Requirements\n\nBachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field\n\n3+ years of experience in HiVac/metal deposition process engineering (2+ years with an advanced degree)\n\nStrong knowledge of PVD systems and metal/liner integration\n\nExperience with tools such as AMAT Endura, SIP, or similar HiVac platforms preferred\n\nProficiency in data analysis, DOE, and statistical tools (e.g., JMP)\n\nStrong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills\n\nExcellent communication and teamwork skills\n\nExperience with metal deposition and barrier/liner processes\n\nKnowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, FMEA, and 8D methodologies\n\nFamiliarity with MES systems (e.g., PROMIS)\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Tower Semiconductor","rawCompany":"tower semiconductor","city":"Newport Beach","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-09T03:21:53.770Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-9141.00","title":"Semiconductor Processing Technicians","slug":"semiconductor-processing-technicians"},{"code":"17-2131.00","title":"Materials Engineers","slug":"materials-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"334413","title":"Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing","slug":"semiconductor-and-related-device-manufacturing"},{"code":"334419","title":"Other Electronic Component Manufacturing","slug":"other-electronic-component-manufacturing"},{"code":"334418","title":"Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing","slug":"printed-circuit-assembly-electronic-assembly-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"PVD Process Engineer","description":"Looking for a career path in the high-tech industry? 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