Project Manager Semiconductor Jobs in Portland, OR

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Our Tualatin, OR office is seeking an experienced Project Manager. The Project Manager will lead cross functional programs involving slurry chemical systems, wet bench equipment, and related semiconductor manufacturing processes. This role is responsible for driving project execution from concept through qualification, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, factory readiness, safety standards, and cost and schedule objectives. The ideal candidate has deep exposure to semiconductor wet processes, chemical delivery systems, equipment integration, and fab level operational constraints.
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Project Leadership & Execution
• Lead end to end project management for slurry chemical systems, wet benches, and wet process equipment deployments.
• Develop project charters, timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation plans.
• Coordinate internal engineering, supply chain, chemical safety, facilities, and external OEM/vendor teams to ensure on time project delivery.
• Drive equipment procurement, system configuration reviews, FAT/SAT processes, and tool installation readiness.
• Oversee factory acceptance, site installation, commissioning, and qualification phases.
Technical & Process Support
• Act as the primary technical liaison between customers, process engineers, and OEM partners for all slurry, chemical delivery, and wet bench-related scopes.
• Review and interpret process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), chemical compatibility data, equipment specifications, and safety documentation.
• Support root cause analysis and troubleshooting for chemical flow, filtration, recirculation, mixing, metrology, and wet process control issues.
• Ensure system performance meets process parameters for cleaning, etching, CMP slurry distribution, and contamination control.
Stakeholder Management (Internal and External)
• Facilitate communication across engineering, EH&S, procurement, facilities, operations, and quality teams.
• Manage customer expectations, support technical presentations, and provide regular project status updates.
• Work closely with vendor partners (wet bench OEMs, chemical suppliers, tool installers) to resolve technical and logistical challenges.
Compliance, Safety & Quality
• Ensure all project activities comply with semiconductor fab safety protocols, chemical handling guidelines, and environmental regulations.
• Validate that wet bench and slurry systems meet UL, SEMI, FM, and internal fab standards.
• Manage documentation: change notices, deviation reports, system turnover packages, SOPs, and qualification documentation.
• Support continuous improvement and robust quality practices across equipment and chemical process integration.
Budgeting & Cost Control
• Develop and manage capital and operational budgets for wet bench equipment, slurry distribution systems, facilities modifications, and contractor support.
• Monitor spend, forecast cost-to-complete, and negotiate vendor contracts to maintain budget integrity.
Other duties as assigned
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Required
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Materials, Industrial, or related discipline).
• 5+ years' experience in semiconductor manufacturing, preferably in wet processing, CMP slurry systems, or wet bench equipment or relating field.
• Demonstrated success managing complex technical projects from initiation to release.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor cleanroom operations, chemical safety, and equipment installation protocols.
• Ability to work in a fast paced fab environment with multiple stakeholders.
Preferred
• Experience with CMP slurry distribution systems, filtration, mixing, and metrology.
• Familiarity with wet bench configurations (manual, semi auto, fully automated) and semiconductor etch/clean processes.
• PMP, Agile, or Lean certifications.
• Strong vendor management and technical negotiation skills.
• Background with facilities systems: chemical distribution, exhaust, ventilation, UPW, waste handling, and automation interfaces.
Key Competencies
• Strong project planning and organizational skills
• Technical problem solving and analytical thinking
• Cross functional communication and leadership
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Ability to interpret complex engineering documentation
• Customer-centric mindset with high attention to detail
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Non-Solicitation: We are not currently accepting third-party agency candidates for this position. Any agency candidate submitted to any employee of Exyte may be contacted by Exyte without obligation to the third-party agency.
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You want to be part of the Exyte team? We look forward to receiving your application!
For further questions and information, please do not hesitate to contact Phillip Turner via E-Mail at phillip.turner@exyte.net
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