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The engineer will work closely with operations and technical development teams to ensure robust process integration and to continuously improve yield, cycle time, and overall product quality.\n\nEducation/Experience Requirements\n\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a related engineering discipline.\n\n3+ years of Photoresist coat/develop and/or Wet Etch Process Engineering experience in high volume semiconductor manufacturing.\n\nStrong understanding of photoresist chemistry and develop mechanisms.\n\nStrong troubleshooting capability, including root cause analysis (5 Whys, Model Based Problem Solving) and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (8D).\n\nExperience in process development and continuous improvement methodologies, such as DOE, statistical data analysis, recipe management, SPC, and OCAP creation.\n\nDemonstrated success in defect reduction and yield improvement initiatives.\n\nHands on tool ownership experience, including equipment troubleshooting, preventive maintenance optimization, FMEA, and FDC utilization.\n\nProficient in data analysis using tools such as JMP and Excel, with basic scripting or coding skills (VBA, JSL, Python, SQL).\n\nBasic familiarity with surface characterization techniques such (e.g., SEM/EDX, AFM/profilometry, ToF-SIMs, XPS, etc.).\n\nFamiliarity with project management tools (e.g., Gantt charts) and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.\n\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with personnel at all organizational levels-from equipment operators to senior leadership.\n\nA self starter with strong attention to detail, solid organizational skills, and a collaborative mindset.","company":"DiversityJobs","rawCompany":"diversityjobs","city":"Round Rock","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-15T01:21:13.634Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-9141.00","title":"Semiconductor Processing Technicians","slug":"semiconductor-processing-technicians"},{"code":"17-2131.00","title":"Materials Engineers","slug":"materials-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"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":"Develop/Wet Etch Process Engineer","description":"Job description:\n\nThe Develop/Wet Etch Process Engineer will serve as a key technical contributor supporting photoresist coat and develop, as well as wet etch processes for photomask manufacturing. 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The engineer will work closely with operations and technical development teams to ensure robust process integration and to continuously improve yield, cycle time, and overall product quality.\n\nEducation/Experience Requirements\n\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a related engineering discipline.\n\n3+ years of Photoresist coat/develop and/or Wet Etch Process Engineering experience in high volume semiconductor manufacturing.\n\nStrong understanding of photoresist chemistry and develop mechanisms.\n\nStrong troubleshooting capability, including root cause analysis (5 Whys, Model Based Problem Solving) and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (8D).\n\nExperience in process development and continuous improvement methodologies, such as DOE, statistical data analysis, recipe management, SPC, and OCAP creation.\n\nDemonstrated success in defect reduction and yield improvement initiatives.\n\nHands on tool ownership experience, including equipment troubleshooting, preventive maintenance optimization, FMEA, and FDC utilization.\n\nProficient in data analysis using tools such as JMP and Excel, with basic scripting or coding skills (VBA, JSL, Python, SQL).\n\nBasic familiarity with surface characterization techniques such (e.g., SEM/EDX, AFM/profilometry, ToF-SIMs, XPS, etc.).\n\nFamiliarity with project management tools (e.g., Gantt charts) and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.\n\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with personnel at all organizational levels-from equipment operators to senior leadership.\n\nA self starter with strong attention to detail, solid organizational skills, and a collaborative mindset.","datePosted":"2026-04-15T01:21:13.634Z","dateModified":"2026-04-15T01:21:13.634Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"DiversityJobs","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Round Rock","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"e5e18a13e85028ea65c2e31d"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e5e18a13e85028ea65c2e31d"}}