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How much do contractual lithography jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for contractual lithography in the United States is $90,984.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,000.00 and $126,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contractual Lithography vs Contract Manufacturing Engineer?

AspectContractual LithographyContract Manufacturing Engineer
Required CredentialsTechnical degree in engineering or related field, experience with lithography equipmentEngineering degree, manufacturing process knowledge, project management skills
Work EnvironmentCleanroom, semiconductor fabrication facilitiesManufacturing plants, production lines
Employer & Industry UsageSemiconductor industry, R&D labsElectronics manufacturing, OEMs
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding lithography-specific rolesManufacturing process roles in electronics

Contractual Lithography specialists focus on photolithography processes within semiconductor fabrication, requiring expertise in lithography equipment and cleanroom environments. Contract Manufacturing Engineers oversee production processes across various manufacturing stages, including assembly and testing. While both roles involve technical skills, Contractual Lithography is more specialized in semiconductor patterning, whereas Contract Manufacturing Engineers have broader manufacturing responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Contractual Lithography job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,984 per year, or $43.7 per hour.

Staff Semiconductor Thin Films Process Engineer, Raxium

Google

Fremont, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago


Google rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 101 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

50th of 241 rated software companies


Job description

Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a specialized field (e.g., Optics, Sensors, Audio/DSP, etc.), or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5 years of experience in the semiconductor industry maintaining equipment, such as ICP, PVD, or CVD.
  • Experience with conventional microfabrication techniques, including lithography, etch, thin-film deposition, and metrology.
  • Experience with data analysis and reporting.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field (e.g., Optics, Sensors, Audio/DSP).
  • Experience in data analysis in quality reliability (tools like JMP).
  • Experience with microdisplay or microLED technology.
  • Understanding of statistical process control and process improvement, including implementation experience.

About the job
Google's Raxium display group has established a revolutionary semiconductor materials display technology that enables new functionality in display products, bringing to users a closer and more natural linkage between the digital and physical realms in applications such as augmented reality (AR) and light-field display. With start-up roots and a state-of-the-art compound semiconductor fab in Silicon Valley, Raxium is seeking to build upon its engineering team with an aim to disrupt next-generation display markets.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $188000 - $275000 (USD) 20% bonus target equity benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google .
Responsibilities
  • Develop and sustain new processes associated with thin film deposition tools including sputtering, PECVD, e-beam, PVD, and others.
  • Manage process control and defectivity reduction to deliver yield improvements.
  • Work with the Process Engineering team to select our next generation of tools needed for volume manufacturing.
  • Collaborate with the Integration team to develop new process capabilities that address new design requirements.

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