Research Development Process Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts

We are seeking a Process Engineer to oversee the end-to-end process qualification and customer acceptance readiness activities for advanced deposition and etch systems. The successful candidate will ensure tools consistently meet requirements for performance, reliability, throughput, uniformity, and repeatability prior to shipment.

• Develop and execute qualification strategies by translating customer specifications, Factory Acceptance Documents, and manufacturing use cases into robust validation plans, success criteria, risk assessments, and project milestones.
• Perform process characterization, optimization, and validation using advanced thin-film deposition, etch, and metrology techniques to establish process capability, manufacturing readiness, and long-term operational stability.
• Analyze process, equipment, and metrology data to identify performance trends, reduce variability, improve process robustness, and verify compliance with customer acceptance criteria.
• Lead cross-functional investigations of process and equipment challenges, applying structured problem-solving, root cause analysis, and data-driven decision-making to implement and validate effective solutions.
• Prepare and present qualification reports, validation summaries, and technical data packages to internal stakeholders and customers, supporting Factory Acceptance Tests, customer reviews, and onsite inspections.
• Collaborate with Research and Development, Manufacturing, Final Test, Operations, Product Marketing, and customer engineering teams to support new product introductions, continuous improvement initiatives, and successful deployment of technologies in customer manufacturing environments.

• Expertise in process engineering, semiconductor equipment, and SPC.
• Proficiency in metrology and wafer fabrication techniques, including thin film deposition and etch.
• Experience with tooling qualification and validation processes.
• Knowledge of profilometry, ellipsometry, XRF, four-point probe, vacuum systems, PVD, IBD, IBE, plasma, and ion source technologies.
• Strong data analysis capabilities, including SPC and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with semiconductor equipment, PVD, CVD, ALD, and ion beam technologies.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Candidates with 6-12 years of professional experience are encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, characterizing, optimizing, or qualifying thin-film deposition and etch processes within semiconductor manufacturing or related advanced technology sectors.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience with Design of Experiments, Statistical Process Control, Measurement System Analysis, failure analysis, and root cause analysis.
• Ability to interpret complex datasets and translate findings into actionable engineering recommendations, process improvements, and technical solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present technical concepts and qualification results effectively.

This position requires onsite work every day at our client's contract manufacturer. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

This is a Permanent position based out of Beverly, MA.

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $145000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)• 401(k) with Company Match• Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)• Commuter Benefits• Life and Accident Insurance• Disability Insurance• Tuition Reimbursement• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)• Identity Theft RemediationEmergency Travel Assistance

This is a fully onsite position in Beverly,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 2026.

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