Process Development Engineer, Etch

Fab2 • Austin, TX

4d • $90,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Process Development Engineer, Etch at fab2 will be responsible for experiment design and execution of new semiconductor, etching and thin-film fabrication methods. This role requires a strong understanding of traditional semiconductor processing methods and an open-mindedness to new techniques, with the ability to digest and filter a large body of existing work. This is a high-ownership role with significant autonomy in a fast-moving startup environment, offering the opportunity to contribute to novel R&D processes and influence tool design. Candidates should possess hands-on cleanroom experience and a proven track record of developing nanofabrication recipes from scratch, ideally across multiple process steps.

Requirements

• BS, MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or related field
• Hands-on cleanroom experience with multi-step fabrication flows
• Experience operating dry etch, thin film deposition, and lithography tools
• Recipe development and optimization for some subset of dry etch, thin film deposition, or lithography
• Familiarity with key metrology such as ellipsometry, profilometry, SEM, etc

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical or maintenance experience with fab tools
• Full device‐flow experience

Responsibilities

• Work in the lab to design and run experiments alongside senior process engineers
• Read academic papers and technical literature to inform experimental design; whiteboard ideas and iterate quickly
• Learn and operate a range of semiconductor tools, including etch, deposition, lithography, and metrology systems
• Develop, transfer, and optimize process recipes across platforms with a focus on consistency, yield, and throughput
• Analyze process data, troubleshoot recipe or equipment issues, and clearly document findings and results for the team

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off inclusive of Holidays and Sick Time
• Visa Sponsorship
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Weekly Learning & Development opportunities
• Commuter Benefits including Parking and Late Night Uber rides from the office
• Lunches daily, Dinners 3x per week, Stocked Office Kitchen with Snacks and Spindrifts

What This Job Offers

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