HiVac Process Engineer - Metal & Liner

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Tower Semiconductor is a global specialty foundry leader! We specialize in manufacturing analog integrated circuits for more than 300 customers worldwide in growing markets such as automotive, medical, industrial, consumer and aerospace and defense, among others.

We are seeking an experienced HiVac Process Engineer to support and enhance PVD and CVD deposition processes in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment. This role focuses on sustaining production, driving process improvements, and supporting new technology qualifications.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in vacuum-based deposition systems, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate across multiple teams to ensure high yield, reliability, and on-time delivery.

• You can sustain and improve HiVac metal and liner processes in a high-volume fab environment
• You can troubleshoot yield issues and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions
• You can support tool qualification, process matching, and chamber optimization
• You can lead or support process transfers and technology ramps into production
• You can analyze data and implement improvements using DOE and statistical methods
• You can collaborate with Integration, Equipment, Yield, and Quality teams
• You can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• You can sustain and optimize PVD/CVD metal and liner processes
• You can drive continuous improvement in yield, defectivity, and tool performance
• You can perform process characterization and qualification for new tools, chambers, and upgrades
• You can lead excursion response and troubleshooting using structured problem-solving methods (8D, FMEA)
• You can support preventive maintenance optimization and tool matching
• You can work with global teams to benchmark and standardize processes

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in HiVac/metal deposition process engineering (2+ years with an advanced degree)
• Strong knowledge of PVD systems and metal/liner integration
• Experience with tools such as AMAT Endura, SIP, or similar HiVac platforms preferred
• Proficiency in data analysis, DOE, and statistical tools (e.g., JMP)
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Experience with metal deposition and barrier/liner processes
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, FMEA, and 8D methodologies
• Familiarity with MES systems (e.g., PROMIS)
• Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant field

Compensation: $100,000 - $142,000

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