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Plasma-Therm LLC

Sr. Process Engineer

Saint Petersburg, FL

$96K - $124K/yr

Responsible for advanced process development of plasma based etch and deposition processes for a ... Projects will be both individual and as a senior engineer on project teams. Effective communication ...

Plasma-Therm LLC

Sr. Process Engineer

Saint Petersburg, FL · On-site

$96K - $124K/yr

Responsible for advanced process development of plasma based etch and deposition processes for a ... Projects will be both individual and as a senior engineer on project teams. Effective communication ...

Plasma-Therm LLC

Sr. Process Engineer

Saint Petersburg, FL · On-site

$96K - $124K/yr

Responsible for advanced process development of plasma based etch and deposition processes for a ... Projects will be both individual and as a senior engineer on project teams. Effective communication ...

Spectris

Production Specialist (PCA)

Pompano Beach, FL · On-site

$16.75 - $22.50/hr

Complete solder wiring and etch cutting as required. Work must conform to IPC 610 Class II standards. * Perform microscope inspection on all PCB's as required. * Utilize Engineering drawings to cut ...

Mtron

Production Assembler (I-III) - 2nd shift

Orlando, FL · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

Exceptional communication skills with peers, supervisors, and engineering teams * Complete Mastery of procedures and processes in at least a single process area * (i.e. crystal etch, MRW etch ...

ZimVie

Senior CNC Programmer

Palm Beach Gardens, FL · On-site

$25 - $34.25/hr

Knowledge and programming work experience in EDM, honing, Swiss-lathes and laser etch equipment. * Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and ISO standards a plus. Teamwork and customer focus ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Etch Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Etch Engineer, you need a solid understanding of semiconductor fabrication processes, materials science, and a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with plasma etching equipment, process control software, and cleanroom protocols is typically required, along with experience in statistical process control (SPC) and failure analysis tools. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication set standout professionals apart in this role. These skills are crucial for optimizing etch processes, ensuring product quality, and maintaining efficient semiconductor manufacturing operations.

What are some common challenges faced by Etch Engineers during process development, and how are they typically addressed?

Etch Engineers often encounter challenges such as maintaining uniformity across wafers, minimizing defects, and adapting recipes for new materials or device structures. Addressing these issues typically involves close collaboration with process integration and equipment engineering teams, rigorous experimentation, and data analysis to fine-tune process parameters. Continuous learning and adapting to rapid technology changes are also essential parts of the role, making strong problem-solving skills and teamwork crucial for success.

What are Etch Engineers?

Etch Engineers are professionals who specialize in the process of removing specific layers from semiconductor wafers during the manufacturing of microchips and electronic components. They develop, optimize, and monitor etching processes using chemical or plasma-based techniques to achieve precise patterns on wafers. Etch Engineers work closely with other process engineers to ensure high yield and quality in semiconductor fabrication, troubleshooting issues and improving efficiency. Their expertise is critical for producing the tiny, complex structures found in modern electronics.

What is the difference between Etch Engineer vs Process Engineer?

AspectEtch EngineerProcess Engineer
Primary FocusDeveloping and optimizing etching processes for semiconductor fabricationDesigning, implementing, and improving overall manufacturing processes
Skills & CertificationsKnowledge of plasma etching, cleanroom protocols, and process control; often requires a degree in engineering or materials scienceBroad engineering background, often with certifications in process management or quality control
Work EnvironmentCleanroom environments in semiconductor fabsManufacturing facilities, labs, or production lines

While both roles are integral to semiconductor manufacturing, Etch Engineers specialize in etching processes, whereas Process Engineers oversee the entire manufacturing process. The roles often overlap but differ in scope and focus, with Etch Engineers concentrating on specific etching techniques and Process Engineers managing overall process efficiency and quality.

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Process Engineering Manager - Films, Dry Etch, Wet Etch, & Plating

Process Engineering Manager - Films, Dry Etch, Wet Etch, & Plating

SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc.

Kissimmee, FL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Bold Thinking. World Changing. At SkyWater, our ingenuity helps improve lives around the world by manufacturing U.S. made semiconductors that are essential ingredients of modern life. Automotive safety enhancements, life-saving medical devices, consumer electronics and American security require semiconductors. Working in our Minnesota headquarters, Florida, or Texas location - employees join together to improve the world.
Explore what's possible. Joining our U.S. - based team means contributing to and learning about the commercialization of some of the most exciting technologies the world has ever seen. We are turning "science fiction" into everyday reality through technologies such as superconducting, 3D integrated circuits or computer chips, carbon nanotubes, photonic logic devices, micro electro-mechanical systems and other emerging device topologies. We manufacture products for aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer and industrial markets, to name a few. Our customers include emerging leaders who rely on our intellectual property security and quality manufacturing services.
Step into the future. SkyWater's values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment and Growth Mindset guide us to cultivate an empowered, learning environment. We also invest in developing highly skilled, dedicated employees - and employees who are entering the workforce for the first time, from the military, and a variety of educational backgrounds.
Are you bold thinking? Find your place on our team and help us change the world!
Position Summary:
The Process Engineering Manager - Films, Dry Etch, Wets and Plate leads a team of process engineers and technical contributors responsible for wafer fabrication process development, sustaining, yield improvement, and technology transfer activities across assigned modules. This role provides senior technical and people leadership across thin films, dry etch, wet etch, cleans, plating, electrochemical processing, and related metrology in a cleanroom manufacturing environment.
Primary Scope: Films, dry etch, wet etch, cleans, plating, electrochemical deposition, related metrology, module-level integration support, process control, sustaining, development, qualification, and transfer.
People Leadership Expectations:
  • Serve as the direct people leader for an engineering team, with accountability for team performance, engagement, development, and execution against business priorities.
  • Set clear goals, priorities, and expectations for individual contributors; ensure employees understand how their work supports fab, customer, program, and business objectives.
  • Provide regular coaching, feedback, recognition, and career development support for employees at varying levels of experience.
  • Build technical depth across the team by creating development plans, supporting knowledge sharing, strengthening process ownership, and delegating meaningful technical ownership.
  • Assess team capability, identify skill gaps, and partner with leadership, HR, and Talent Acquisition on workforce planning, hiring, onboarding, retention, and succession planning.
  • Create a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, technical rigor, continuous improvement, and respectful communication.
  • Conduct performance management activities including goal setting, check-ins, development discussions, performance feedback, and corrective action when needed.
  • Develop future leaders by creating stretch assignments, mentoring high-potential employees, and building a bench of capable process owners.

Major Area of Accountability:
  • Lead process development, optimization, qualification, and sustaining activities for films, dry etch, wet etch, cleans, plating, and associated metrology processes.
  • Provide senior-level technical direction for thin film deposition, plasma etch, wet etch, cleans, electroplating / plating, process control, tool matching, and module-level integration interactions.
  • Drive process capability, yield improvement, defect reduction, film uniformity, etch selectivity, critical dimension control, contamination control, plating quality, and cost-of-ownership initiatives.
  • Lead root-cause investigations and corrective actions for process excursions, yield limiters, defectivity issues, tool matching gaps, contamination concerns, and reliability risks.
  • Apply DOE, SPC, process window analysis, statistical methods, and process capability analysis to improve process robustness and manufacturability.
  • Partner with integration, device, product, equipment, quality, operations, reliability, and program teams to resolve complex technical issues and meet customer commitments.
  • Guide new technology development, process transfer, process release, and qualification activities across CMOS, MEMS, photonics, photovoltaic, or heterogeneous integration platforms.
  • Establish and monitor key process metrics including yield, defects, tool matching, process capability, film thickness and uniformity, etch rate and uniformity, plating thickness, contamination control, documentation health, and excursion response.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, documentation, change-control, customer, and cleanroom operating requirements.
  • Communicate status, risks, recovery plans, resource needs, and execution priorities clearly to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:
Education
  • B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or another relevant engineering discipline.

Experience and/or Training
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in a wafer fabrication cleanroom environment.
  • Minimum of 2 years of leadership, supervisory, or management experience, preferably with direct people leadership responsibility.
  • Experience as a process or area owner for at least two relevant process areas such as thin films, dry etch, wet etch, cleans, plating, electrochemical deposition, or related module processes.
  • Experience working in CMOS, MEMS, photonics, photovoltaic, or heterogeneous integration / advanced packaging fabrication environments.
  • Demonstrated experience leading structured problem-solving efforts using 8D, 3D, Fishbone, 5 Why, fault-tree analysis, or similar methodologies.
  • Strong working knowledge of DOE, SPC, process capability analysis, and statistical methods, with the ability to teach and lead others in their application.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage multiple technical priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced manufacturing or development environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, coach, and develop engineers and technical staff.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet commitments, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and shift priorities based on business needs.
  • Passion for leading teams, developing people, and building strong engineering capability
  • U.S. Citizenship is required. This position will require the holding of, or ability to obtain, a government security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with dielectric, metal, or specialty film deposition processes including CVD, PECVD, PVD, ALD, evaporation, or related thin film technologies.
  • Experience with plasma etch, wet etch, wet cleans, contamination control, electroplating, or plated film quality improvement.
  • Experience supporting advanced materials, specialty semiconductor processes, or customer-specific process flows.
  • Advanced degree in engineering, materials science, physics, or a related technical field.
  • Experience supporting both process development and production sustaining environments.
  • Experience supporting government, aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability customer programs.
  • Experience with security-sensitive manufacturing environments.

U.S. Citizenship Requirement
The annual salary range for this role is $136,960 - $205,440. Pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, the job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate.
SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well other employee financial benefits including 401k match, life insurance and opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate.
Additionally, SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life. This includes benefit eligibility day one, medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site fitness facility, and an on-site self-serve market.
SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. To request reasonable accommodations, to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 952-851-5200 or Recruiting@SkyWatertechnology.com.
EOE, including disability/vets

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