Process Engineer

Location: Sherman, TX Work Setting: Onsite Compensation: $90,000–$115,000 base salary Bonus: 12% target annual bonus Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, career development opportunities, and comprehensive employee benefits package Work Authorization: Qualified candidates requiring a TN-1 visa or H-1B transfer are encouraged to apply. New H-1B sponsorship is not available for this opportunity. Position Summary A global leader in advanced photonics and semiconductor technology is seeking a Process Engineer to support wafer fabrication process development, optimization, and production at its Sherman, Texas manufacturing facility. This hands-on engineering role is responsible for improving semiconductor manufacturing processes, increasing yield, reducing defects, and supporting new process integration in a cleanroom environment. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to develop robust manufacturing processes across multiple wafer fabrication modules. The ideal candidate has experience in semiconductor wafer fabrication, enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges through data-driven analysis, and thrives in a fast-paced production environment. Key Responsibilities Develop, characterize, and optimize semiconductor wafer fabrication processes Support process modules including photolithography, wet etch, dry etch, deposition, metallization, anneal, and related manufacturing operations Analyze process performance using SPC, process capability studies, engineering statistics, and data analytics Design and execute engineering experiments to improve yield, reduce defects, and increase process stability Develop and maintain process documentation including SOPs, process recipes, control plans, and OCAPs Support new product introductions and process transfers into high-volume manufacturing Investigate process excursions, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, equipment, and product engineering teams to improve operational performance Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, scrap reduction, and cycle time improvements Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline Minimum of 3 years of semiconductor process engineering experience Hands-on experience in a semiconductor wafer fabrication or cleanroom manufacturing environment Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes and wafer processing fundamentals Experience using SPC, process capability analysis, control plans, and engineering statistics Experience designing and executing engineering experiments (DOE) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Experience using data analysis tools such as Excel, JMP, Python, SQL, or MATLAB Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work onsite in Sherman, Texas Preferred Qualifications Experience with compound semiconductors including GaAs or InP Background in optoelectronics, photonics, or laser device manufacturing Experience supporting lithography, etch, deposition, metallization, or anneal process modules Experience with new product introductions or process transfers into manufacturing Knowledge of yield improvement, defect reduction, and process optimization methodologies Experience writing process specifications, SOPs, process recipes, and technical documentation Project management or cross-functional leadership experience Why This Opportunity Join a growing semiconductor manufacturing operation supporting advanced photonics technologies Work with cutting-edge semiconductor wafer fabrication processes and equipment Gain exposure across multiple process modules in a highly collaborative engineering environment Play a direct role in improving manufacturing performance, yield, and production scalability Competitive compensation package including a 12% target annual bonus Opportunity for long-term career growth within a global leader in semiconductor and photonics technology Work alongside experienced engineering professionals solving challenging manufacturing problems with real-world impact