Dry Etch Process Development Engineer

About TI
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) is a global semiconductor design and manufacturing company that develops analog ICs and embedded processors. By employing the world’s brightest minds, TI creates innovations that shape the future of technology. TI is helping about 100,000 customers transform the future, today. We’re committed to building a better future – from the responsible manufacturing of our semiconductors, to caring for our employees, to giving back inside our communities and developing great minds. Put your talent to work with us – change the world, love your job!

About the job
Texas Instruments is looking for an energetic engineer with a passion for process. This position provides the opportunity to drive continual improvement at all levels. Our team is primarily focused on process development. We are searching for a self-directed, highly motivated engineer to join our team.

The responsibilities of a Process Development Engineer in this role include:

• Develops new or modified processes, defines processing and equipment requirements and specifications; reviews processing techniques and methods applied in the manufacture of products
• Involvement may begin at any step from paper study, pilot plant to full-scale manufacturing
• Compiles and evaluates test data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process or material specifications
• May conceive and plan projects involving definition and selection of new concepts, equipment, chemistry, automation technology, approaches in the processing or development of new or improved processes
• Provides technical engineering support in the manufacturing area
• Recommends and implements equipment and process modifications to improve production efficiencies, manufacturing techniques, fundamental capabilities and production yields for existing products. 
• Develops and conducts statistical analysis such as Design of Experiments (DOE) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) targeting physical causes of failure for yield loss and improving quality
• Partners with vendors to define and execute on equipment and process development roadmaps

Minimum requirements:

• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
• 5 years relevant experience in 300mm Dry Etch
• Strong foundation in statistical process control, Design of Experiments (DOE), data analysis, model-based problem solving, engineering change control, and process release strategies

 
Preferred qualifications:

• Previous direct R&D experience in 300mm semiconductors
• Experience with HKMG and/or Silicon Photonics strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of advanced CMOS device physics and reliability mechanisms in advanced logic and CMOS technologies
• Experience across multiple 300mm etch platforms, multiple vendors, and conductor and dielectric etch experience
• Device physics training with understanding of materials and electrical test characterization
• Data analysis skills
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions and locations
• Ability to take the initiative and drive for results
• Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery
• Working well in a team environment is imperative in this role
• Demonstrated ability to build strong, influential relationships
• AI/ML and scripting experience
• Good listener and excellent verbal and written communication skills