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About the Role We're seeking an interim Wafer Fab Process Engineer to ensure continuity during an employee's temporary reassignment. In this position, you will drive continuous improvement on ...

Wafer Fab Process Engineer

Goleta, CA · On-site

$90.80K - $121.10K/yr

As part of the uncooled detector (focal plane array) research and development team, the successful candidate will have responsibility for engineering wafer fab processes including plasma etch, thin ...

Wafer Fab Process Engineer

Goleta, CA · On-site

$90.80K - $121.10K/yr

As part of the uncooled detector (focal plane array) research and development team, the successful candidate will have responsibility for engineering wafer fab processes including plasma etch, thin ...

Wafer Fab Process Engineer will work in the class 100 semiconductor facility and will perform multiple operations including: cleaning and coating wafers; aligning wafers using mask aligners, metal ...

Wafer Fab Process Engineer will work in the class 100 semiconductor facility and will perform multiple operations including: cleaning and coating wafers; aligning wafers using mask aligners, metal ...

Wafer Fab Process Engineer will work in the class 100 semiconductor facility and will perform multiple operations including: cleaning and coating wafers; aligning wafers using mask aligners, metal ...

Process Engineer

Ithaca, NY · On-site

$90K/yr

Description Wafer Fab Process Engineer will work in the class 100 semiconductor facility and will perform multiple operations including: cleaning and coating wafers; aligning wafers using mask ...

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The wafer fab process engineer will collaborate with product R&D teams to make decisions on process quality based on data and statistical analysis. Duties and Responsibilities * Develop fundamental ...

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How much do contract wafer fab process engineer jobs pay per year?

As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract wafer fab process engineer in the United States is $92,018.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Wafer Fab Process Engineer vs Contract Wafer Fab Equipment Engineer?

AspectContract Wafer Fab Process EngineerContract Wafer Fab Equipment Engineer
Primary FocusDeveloping and optimizing manufacturing processes for semiconductor wafersMaintaining and troubleshooting fabrication equipment
Skills & CertificationsProcess engineering, semiconductor fabrication knowledge, SPC, DOEEquipment operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, technical certifications
Work EnvironmentCleanroom environments, process labsManufacturing floors, equipment maintenance areas
Industry UsageCommonly employed in semiconductor manufacturing companiesUsed in similar settings, focusing on equipment performance

While both roles are essential in semiconductor manufacturing, the Contract Wafer Fab Process Engineer primarily focuses on process development and optimization, whereas the Contract Wafer Fab Equipment Engineer concentrates on maintaining and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment. Understanding these distinctions helps in selecting the right role based on your skills and career goals.

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Infographic showing various Contract Wafer Fab Process Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,018 per year, or $44.2 per hour.
Wafer Fab Process Engineer

Wafer Fab Process Engineer

SRI International

Princeton, NJ • On-site

$63.87K - $84.64K/yr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

Overview
Wafer Fab Process Engineers are needed by the Microcircuit Emulation Center at SRI International (formerly Sarnoff Corporation) in Princeton, NJ, to support the manufacturing of microcircuits (integrated circuits). Through SRI's Generalized Emulation of Microcircuits (GEM) program, the Microcircuit Emulation Center supplies form, fit, function, and interface replacements for obsolete microcircuits. Check out our work! This capability supports production, redesign, and sustainment requirements for the life of a weapon system. SRI's Microcircuit Emulation Center is a government-supported, U.S.-based Trusted foundry. Relocation benefits are not available for these roles.
Responsibilities
  • Hands-on process engineering to support low-volume, high-product mix microcircuit manufacturing and development.
  • Process areas of interest include Epitaxial Deposition, Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD), Plasma Etch, Diffusion, Wet Chemistry, Ion Implant, and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD). Capability to support other process areas as required.
  • Sustaining, improving, and optimizing current processes to support operations.
  • Working with process engineers to integrate and develop manufacturable processes for existing and future technologies to enable yield improvement, defect reduction, improved reliability, and future technology development.
  • Working in cross functional teams (Integration, Design, and Layout) to address process issues.
  • Data collection, correlation, interpretation, and presentation of information to management and co-workers.

Qualifications
  • BS or BE in chemistry, physics, material science, or engineering.
  • 0-2 years hands on Wafer Fab processing engineering experience in at least one of
  • the following process areas: Epitaxial Deposition, Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD), Plasma Etch, Diffusion, Wet Chemistry, Ion Implant, and/or Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD).
  • Due to Government requirements candidates must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.
  • Ability to troubleshoot using analytical methodologies in a collaborative team effort across disciplines.
  • Must be able to work in a clean room environment up to 50% of the workday and perform flexible shift work when required.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including report writing, PowerPoint presentations, etc.
  • Able to work on site Monday - Friday, starting at 8:30am, with an 8-hour workday

Desired:
  • Process integration knowledge and experience.
  • Computer programming skills, experience creating and editing scripts (MYSQL, JMP, Excel).
  • Experience working with Lam plasma dry etch systems, RENA wet chemistry benches, Sandvik (MRL) furnaces, Axcelis Purion ion implanters, ASM epi reactors, and AMAT Endura and Centura systems is desired.

The salary range is: $63,873-$84,636. Salary ranges will vary and are based on several factors, including geographic location, market competitiveness and equity amongst internal employees in similar roles. Positions may also qualify for SRI's Pay for Outstanding Performance program or the annual Performance Based Compensation program. SRI also has a competitive benefits package, to view details please go to https://www.sri.com/resources/benefits/. SRI will accept applications until the position is filled.
SRI is an independent nonprofit research institute headquartered in Menlo Park, Calif., with a rich history of supporting government and industry. We create and deliver world-changing solutions for a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future. For more than 75 years, we have collaborated across technical and scientific disciplines to discover and develop groundbreaking products and technologies and bring innovations and ideas to the marketplace.