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How much do pecvd process engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for pecvd process engineer in Houston, TX is $87,874.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,100.00 and $98,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a PECVD process engineer?

PECVD Process Engineers are specialists who develop, optimize, and maintain Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition (PECVD) processes used in semiconductor manufacturing and related industries. They work with advanced equipment to deposit thin films on substrates, ensuring uniformity and high-quality results. Their responsibilities include process troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and collaborating with other engineers to improve film performance and yield. PECVD Process Engineers play a critical role in producing microelectronic devices and other components requiring precise material deposition.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a PECVD process engineer?

To thrive as a PECVD Process Engineer, you need a solid background in materials science, semiconductor processing, and chemical engineering, often supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with PECVD equipment, process characterization tools (such as ellipsometry, SEM, and profilometry), and statistical process control systems is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork are essential soft skills in this role. These competencies are crucial for optimizing process performance, ensuring high product quality, and driving innovation in semiconductor manufacturing environments.

What are some common challenges a PECVD process engineer faces when optimizing thin film deposition processes?

PECVD Process Engineers often encounter challenges such as achieving uniform film thickness across large substrates, minimizing defects, and maintaining process stability over long production runs. Balancing deposition rate, film quality, and equipment throughput requires careful tuning of process parameters like gas flow, pressure, and plasma power. Collaboration with equipment maintenance teams and R&D is essential to resolve issues quickly and implement process improvements. Staying up-to-date with advancements in materials and plasma technology also plays a key role in overcoming these challenges.

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Infographic showing various Pecvd Process Engineer job openings in Houston, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,874 per year, or $42.2 per hour.

Wafer Process Engineer

Applied Optoelectronics Inc

Sugar Land, TX • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Summary
We are seeking a semiconductor process engineer. The engineer will primarily be responsible for fabricating compound semiconductor lasers on InP wafers inside a cleanroom environment, ensuring that production line tools have maximized uptime, analyzing process data such as SPC charts, and addressing issues when necessary. At times, the engineer may also need to participate in the improvement projects and new tool qualification (vendor contact, tool evaluation, installation, Factory Acceptance Test, qualification, etc.).
Job Duties
  • Develop and or maintain various wafer process steps, including photolithography, wet and dry etching, PECVD, metal deposition, electrolytic plating, and chemical/mechanical polishing of compound semiconductor wafers.
  • Establish or analyze Statistical Process Control (SPC), process yield, and measure tool performance/uptime metrics.
  • Generate Standard Operating Procedures, work order instructions, drawings, 5S documentation, and other production-line-related documentations.
  • Promptly respond to the production line requests of wafer disposition, maintain wafer flow, handle tool issues to resume production in a timely manner.
  • Analyze and compile experimental data into reports for process improvement projects.
  • Responsible for the basic maintenance and calibration of production machines, including mask aligner, hot plates, ovens, PECVD, ICP/RIE dry etchers, E-beam evaporators, thermal processing, microscopes, SEM, AFM, etc.
  • Verify process conformance to the controls and specifications by utilizing inspection tools, such as optical microscopes, profilometers, ellipsometers, SEM, AFM, wafer inspection tools, etc..
  • Perform other work-related tasks as required and assigned.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Physics, or related discipline is required
  • Minimum 1-year experience in the laboratory environment is required
  • 4+ years of experience in the compound semiconductor process is desired
  • Knowledge and or hands-on experience of Six Sigma is a plus
  • Robust analysis and problem-solving skills
  • Detail-oriented; committed to quality and safety
  • Self-sufficient learner, work well in the fast-paced work environment
  • Comfortable to work under cleanroom hood and without any make-up
  • Comfortable handling chemicals, including corrosive acids, bases, and solvents with Personal Protective Equipment
  • Ability to be on-call after-hours and weekends for issues affecting the production line, and ability to work overtime for rush/urgent projects

Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • While performing the duties of this job, the associate may need the ability to lift and carry loads up to 20 pounds, stand and or walk for 10+ hrs. daily and climb stairs.
  • Subject to noise, vibration, and odors.
  • Subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, or exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.

Location
This position will be on-site based in Sugar Land, Texas.
WHY AOI?
  • Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee with the right options to meet individual needs
  • Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
  • Unused PTO payout at end of the year
  • Relocation package available within US
  • Immigration sponsorships (Must be currently authorized to work in the US)

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