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Openings span 200mm and 300mm facilities, mature analog technologies through 28nm and below, covering both high volume manufacturing support and process development.Multiple openings across the following process areas:Photolithography and advanced patterningDry etch and plasma etch, FEOL isolation, gate and contact, BEOL via and trenchWet etch, clean and surface preparationChemical mechanical polishing (CMP)Thin films, PVD and diffusionCopper plating, barrier and seedProcess and device integrationYield enhancement and defect metrologyResponsibilitiesOwn process performance within your module, including yield, defect density, tool availability and cost per waferPerform lot and equipment dispositions to maintain continuous production flow and minimize cycle timeDevelop and implement improved manufacturing methods, procedures and process controlsDesign and execute experiments and DOEs, analyze inline and end-of-line data, and drive root cause to closure on process and equipment issuesSupport technology ramp through equipment and process startup, process qualification and new product introductionIdentify systematic process or equipment problems and communicate findings to the wider engineering groupCollaborate across process engineering, equipment engineering, integration, operations and R&DWork onsite and respond to evening and weekend escalations as requiredRequired qualificationsBachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering disciplineMinimum 2 years of process engineering experience in a semiconductor wafer fabHands-on ownership of at least one process moduleWorking knowledge of statistical process control, engineering change control and process release strategiesDemonstrated analytical and structured problem solving abilityPreferred qualificationsMaster's or PhD for process development and integration positions5+ years for senior manufacturing and development roles, 7+ years for integration at expert levelExperience supporting advanced technology nodes, 28nm and belowExperience with Design of Experiments, yield analysis tools and metrology data interpretationExperience with equipment and chemical supplier engagement for new process introductionPrior involvement in a fab ramp or new tool set qualificationEqual opportunity statementOur clients are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace, and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.","company":"Nexus Semiconductor Recruitment","rawCompany":"nexus semiconductor recruitment","city":"Denver","state":"CO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-25T11:10:31.786Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-9141.00","title":"Semiconductor Processing Technicians","slug":"semiconductor-processing-technicians"},{"code":"17-2041.00","title":"Chemical Engineers","slug":"chemical-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":"333242","title":"Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"semiconductor-machinery-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Process Engineer","description":"About the roleNexus Semiconductor Recruitment is hiring Process Engineers on behalf of wafer fab clients across the US. 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