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Wafer Fab Process Engineer Pay Rate: To be negotiated Expected Weekly Hours: 40 Position Summary This position is responsible for supporting various processes used in a silicon wafer fab environment.

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Wafer Fab Process Engineer Pay Rate: To be negotiated Expected Weekly Hours: 40 Position Summary This position is responsible for supporting various processes used in a silicon wafer fab environment.

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

$90K - $121K/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

$90K - $121K/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 ...

A strong understanding and practical experience in wafer fab processing are crucial, particularly ... Provide detailed engineering analysis and documentation to support process deployment and ramp into ...

Education Required: 4-year degree or equivalent in Industrial Engineering, Management or related ... Knowledge of complexity of tools, processes, and people * Understanding of capacity constraints and ...

Wafer Fab Supervisor

San Jose, CA · On-site

$84K - $134K/yr

Work very closely with maintenance, manufacturing engineers and provide daily update on ... Knowledge of complexity of tools, processes, and people * Understanding of capacity constraints and ...

Senior Wafer Fab Engineer

Salem, NH · On-site

$55.25 - $71.25/hr

The Senior Fabrication Engineer will manage the wafer processing operation in a semi-automated wafer fab with several manual operations involved, direct oversight of individual processes and ...

Process Technician 3

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$103K - $148K/yr

Support the wafer fab engineering and operations teams to develop, control and optimize wafer fabrication processes * Work in teams to scale PIC wafer fabrication processes to larger wafer sizes ...

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

As of Aug 3, 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 July 2026, with employment types broken down into 57% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,018 per year, or $44.2 per hour.

Wafer Fab Process Engineer

RLA Engineering LLC

Corvallis, OR • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Job Title: Wafer Fab Process Engineer

Pay Rate: To be negotiated

Expected Weekly Hours: 40

Position Summary

This position is responsible for supporting various processes used in a silicon wafer fab environment. The candidate will utilize their understanding of fabrication processes and product development methodologies to achieve the yield goals of assigned toolset/process step(s). 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 understanding of fabrication processes and product development methodologies against target yields
  • Take ownership for an assigned toolset or process step(s) to optimize process quality controls vs costs
  • Work with a team of engineers, technicians, and operators to develop reliable, cost-effective and high-quality solutions for complex products in a fast-paced New Product Introduction (NPI) environment
  • Specify, help install, and monitor use of required utilities e.g., gases, fluids, etc.
  • Develop new methods and capabilities in the assigned process steps including needed inspection equipment
  • Collaborate and communicate with global management, operations, and development teams including outsourced development partners regarding project progress and issue resolution
  • Document and present project methods and results
  • Occasionally work >40 hours in a week to meet certain team milestones
  • Perform other duties as needed

Education and Credential Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Industrial Engineering, or related field
  • Eligible to work in the US without RLA sponsorship for employment visa status

Experience Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in a process engineer role
  • Use of Quality Systems, Statistical Process Control, Design of Experiments, and basic statistical data analysis on tooling design, process development, and improvements
  • Designed tooling and process development in low volume (engineering builds) and high volume (mass production build) manufacturing environments
  • Worked with product R&D and manufacturing teams on design for test (DFT) and design for manufacturability (DFM) improvements
  • Preferred experience below
  • Worked in a silicon wafer fab (cleanroom) environment
  • Worked on MEMS products

Skills Requirements

  • Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently
  • High proficiency using productivity software such as M365 (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams and SharePoint)
  • Ability to use agile/scrum project/program management principles and methodologies to consistently meet task deadlines, triage changing priorities, and track issues to resolution
  • Ability to collaborate across diverse teams with a customer service mindset

Work Environment

  • The position typically operates in a standard office environment and/or from employee’s home
  • Be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Company Description

Founded in 2010 and based in Vancouver, WA, RLA Engineering is a premier engineering design firm. We partner with clients from start-ups to industry leaders across the U.S. to help bring great products to life. From concept to prototype, we provide test & measurement and product design solutions powered by deep technical expertise.