Principal Process Engineer

Tokyo Electron • Portland, OR

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About The Position

The Principal Process Engineer works independently as a subject matter expert, setting the direction of manufacturing process innovation and strategy. The role leads global technology development efforts and fosters continuous improvement and operational excellence. It defines and executes the global process engineering vision in alignment with corporate strategy, leads multi-site innovation programs, and represents the company in industry working groups and standards bodies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field.
• 12 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent visionary leadership, strategic planning, and change management skills.
• Innovative mindset with mastery of big data analytics, digital manufacturing technologies, and automation trends.
• Strong global business acumen and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Superior communication, negotiation, and influence skills at all organizational levels.
• World-class expertise in semiconductor/hardware process development and manufacturing strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop organizational capabilities through mentoring, talent development, and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with R&D, equipment manufacturers, and business units to pioneer advanced process capabilities.
• Lead high-impact, multi-site process innovation programs involving next-generation manufacturing technologies.
• Oversee compliance with global regulatory and quality guidelines on process engineering practices.
• Represent the company as a subject matter expert and spokesperson in industry working groups and standards bodies.
• Define and execute the global process engineering vision in alignment with corporate strategy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal