Process Engineer

• Dry Etch Ignite Human Capital Temecula, CA Job Details Full-time $100,000
• $150,000 a year 22 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Measurement-based inspection Algebra Full Job Description Process Engineer
• Dry Etch San Diego /

Riverside, CA Salary:

$100,000

• $150,000 DOE About the Role We're seeking a Dry Etch Process Engineer to support the development of manufacturable, repeatable, and high-yielding processes for advanced, highly specialized devices spanning aerospace, defense, bioelectronics, and high-speed communications.

This is a hands-on role at the leading edge of silicon photonics, where your work directly shapes the performance and quality of next-generation product lines. What You'll Do Collaborate with integration engineers, customers, and development engineers to run experiments and tune processes for fab operation Work alongside product engineering and integration teams to ensure smooth new product/process introductions and consistent device performance Guide and support process technicians through complex process steps Interpret metrology results and disposition lots against defined pass/fail criteria Summarize and report metrology findings, advising the integration and process development teams Deliver clear shift pass-downs to keep dry etch operations running without interruption Sustain and continuously improve wafer fabrication processes Partner with equipment engineering, operations, and management to strengthen cycle time, tool availability, quality, and yield Maintain working knowledge of all applicable codes and standards for assigned equipment using document control, work instructions, and manufacturing execution systems (MES) Ensure manufactured products meet specification and application requirements Resolve technical deviations by forming hypotheses, designing validating experiments, identifying root causes, implementing corrective actions, documenting improvements, and training operations Sustain established processes across RIE, DRIE, MRIE, ICP, microwave ashing, TCP, DRM, and barrel etching — including recipe creation, inspection, defect control, and standard metrology (e.g., ellipsometry, profilometry) Author and maintain operating specifications for production processes and equipment Monitor process health via Statistical Process Control (SPC) and act on out-of-control events per established action plans What You'll Bring Fab experience in dry etch processing using RIE, DRIE, MRIE, ICP, and microwave ashing Working experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) Comfort with data extraction, analysis, and reporting Foundational understanding of semiconductor processing and algebraic concepts Ability to troubleshoot problems and drive to root cause Understanding of the maintenance activities needed to keep a process healthy and repeatable Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple overlapping tasks against deadlines Hands-on capability to operate processing tools, write and run dry etch recipes, inspect wafers under a microscope, and perform particle/defect and thickness/uniformity characterization Availability for offset shifts — Front-End Days (Sun-Thu) or Back-End Days (Tue-Sat) BS in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related field + 9 years; MS + 7 years; or PhD + 4 years Competencies Hands-on mindset

• strong communication
• collaboration
• quick learner
• strong interpersonal skills
• self-starter
• prioritization
• accountability
• innovation Work Environment More than 80% of the work takes place in the fab — a temperature-controlled cleanroom requiring full-body gowning, over-boots, over-hood, safety glasses, and additional PPE.

Expect frequent gowning/de-gowning, potential exposure to hazardous materials, and an environment with static noise and both auditory and visual alarms. Physical Demands Prolonged periods (up to ~3 hours) stationary, seated, standing, or walking the fab Extended computer monitor viewing Occasional pushing/pulling and lifting of 50+ lb objects (e.g., tool components), with occasional short carries Frequent reaching, bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, and stooping to access tools Repetitive wrist/hand/finger motions; work in tight or confined spaces Fine and gross motor handling for carrying cassettes and lot boxes Constant PPE use Compensation Total compensation includes base salary plus overtime eligibility for non-exempt roles, along with a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), company-paid life and disability, paid holidays and vacation, and more). Work Authorization / ITAR This position sits at a facility operating under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be "U.S. persons" as defined by ITAR — a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident (green card holder), political asylee, or refugee. hNkyuZHRqG