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Dry Etch Process Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

NY Β· On-site

$123K - $169K/yr

Help develop, own and sustain the Dry Etch process design and related manufacturing processes in ... Present technical data and project updates to peers and management in both casual and formal ...

Senior/Principal Dry Etch Engineer

Boise, ID Β· On-site

$119K - $164K/yr

Develop expertise in other areas process hardware, or technologies. Interaction with Dry Etch Peers * Be a resource and mentor for peers and/or project management. * Provide critical updates to upper ...

Senior/Principal Dry Etch Engineer

Boise, ID Β· On-site

$119K - $164K/yr

Develop expertise in other areas process hardware, or technologies. Interaction with Dry Etch Peers * Be a resource and mentor for peers and/or project management. * Provide critical updates to upper ...

NY Β· On-site

$123K - $169K/yr

Position Overview * Help develop, own and sustain the Dry Etch process design and related ... Present technical data and project updates to peers and management in both casual and formal ...

NY Β· On-site

$123K - $169K/yr

Help develop, own and sustain the Dry Etch process design and related manufacturing processes in ... Present technical data and project updates to peers and management in both casual and formal ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for dry etch process manager in the United States is $101,733.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,500.00 and $129,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Process Engineer - Dry Etch

Temecula, CA β€’ On-site

Ignite Human Capital
Recruiting and Staffing ServicesΒ β€’Β 11 - 50 employees

$100K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago


Job description

Process Engineer - Dry Etch
San Diego / Riverside, CA
Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 DOE
About the Role
We're seeking a Dry Etch Process Engineer to support the development of manufacturable, repeatable, and high-yielding processes for advanced, highly specialized devices spanning aerospace, defense, bioelectronics, and high-speed communications. This is a hands-on role at the leading edge of silicon photonics, where your work directly shapes the performance and quality of next-generation product lines.
What You'll Do
  • Collaborate with integration engineers, customers, and development engineers to run experiments and tune processes for fab operation
  • Work alongside product engineering and integration teams to ensure smooth new product/process introductions and consistent device performance
  • Guide and support process technicians through complex process steps
  • Interpret metrology results and disposition lots against defined pass/fail criteria
  • Summarize and report metrology findings, advising the integration and process development teams
  • Deliver clear shift pass-downs to keep dry etch operations running without interruption
  • Sustain and continuously improve wafer fabrication processes
  • Partner with equipment engineering, operations, and management to strengthen cycle time, tool availability, quality, and yield
  • Maintain working knowledge of all applicable codes and standards for assigned equipment using document control, work instructions, and manufacturing execution systems (MES)
  • Ensure manufactured products meet specification and application requirements
  • Resolve technical deviations by forming hypotheses, designing validating experiments, identifying root causes, implementing corrective actions, documenting improvements, and training operations
  • Sustain established processes across RIE, DRIE, MRIE, ICP, microwave ashing, TCP, DRM, and barrel etching - including recipe creation, inspection, defect control, and standard metrology (e.g., ellipsometry, profilometry)
  • Author and maintain operating specifications for production processes and equipment
  • Monitor process health via Statistical Process Control (SPC) and act on out-of-control events per established action plans

What You'll Bring
  • Fab experience in dry etch processing using RIE, DRIE, MRIE, ICP, and microwave ashing
  • Working experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  • Comfort with data extraction, analysis, and reporting
  • Foundational understanding of semiconductor processing and algebraic concepts
  • Ability to troubleshoot problems and drive to root cause
  • Understanding of the maintenance activities needed to keep a process healthy and repeatable
  • Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple overlapping tasks against deadlines
  • Hands-on capability to operate processing tools, write and run dry etch recipes, inspect wafers under a microscope, and perform particle/defect and thickness/uniformity characterization
  • Availability for offset shifts - Front-End Days (Sun-Thu) or Back-End Days (Tue-Sat)
  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related field + 9 years; MS + 7 years; or PhD + 4 years

Competencies
Hands-on mindset β€’ strong communication β€’ collaboration β€’ quick learner β€’ strong interpersonal skills β€’ self-starter β€’ prioritization β€’ accountability β€’ innovation
Work Environment
More than 80% of the work takes place in the fab - a temperature-controlled cleanroom requiring full-body gowning, over-boots, over-hood, safety glasses, and additional PPE. Expect frequent gowning/de-gowning, potential exposure to hazardous materials, and an environment with static noise and both auditory and visual alarms.
Physical Demands
  • Prolonged periods (up to ~3 hours) stationary, seated, standing, or walking the fab
  • Extended computer monitor viewing
  • Occasional pushing/pulling and lifting of 50+ lb objects (e.g., tool components), with occasional short carries
  • Frequent reaching, bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, and stooping to access tools
  • Repetitive wrist/hand/finger motions; work in tight or confined spaces
  • Fine and gross motor handling for carrying cassettes and lot boxes
  • Constant PPE use

Compensation
Total compensation includes base salary plus overtime eligibility for non-exempt roles, along with a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), company-paid life and disability, paid holidays and vacation, and more).
Work Authorization / ITAR
This position sits at a facility operating under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be "U.S. persons" as defined by ITAR - a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident (green card holder), political asylee, or refugee.