Process Engineering Manager-Dry Etch

Tealenergi•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Process Engineering Manager – Dry Etch leads and develops a team of process engineers and technicians in a semiconductor manufacturing environment. The role oversees sustaining engineering, process control, continuous improvement, technology transfers, capacity expansion, and process development. It collaborates with engineering and operations functions to deliver high-quality products, improve manufacturing performance, and support technology and capacity growth. The manager oversees dry etch process monitoring, control, optimization, and production troubleshooting; leads process and equipment qualification and implementation; and drives improvements in quality, yield, cost, and operational efficiency. The role also supports technology introduction and transfer, manufacturing scale-up, capital projects, and global collaboration. A bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline is preferred, along with leadership experience in semiconductor fabrication and strong dry etch expertise.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience within a semiconductor fabrication environment.
Demonstrated success managing and developing engineering teams.
Experience leading complex technical problem-solving efforts in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Experience supporting process development, technology transfers, and manufacturing scale-up activities.
Experience with design of experiments (DOE) methodologies and statistical data analysis.
Strong technical knowledge of dry etch principles, materials, processes, applications, and manufacturing techniques.
Expertise with AMAT, LAM, and/or TEL dry etch tools and associated process technologies.
Knowledge of advanced CMOS and RF semiconductor manufacturing processes.
Understanding of device-level interactions and manufacturing factors affecting yield and product performance.
Advanced data analysis, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Experience establishing process specifications and qualifying new manufacturing processes and equipment.
Strong leadership, mentoring, and team development capabilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Results-oriented mindset with ownership and accountability; strong analytical, critical-thinking, organizational, and project-management skills.
Effective verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and cross-functional collaboration skills, including with global teams.
Ability to assess risks and make sound technical and business decisions.
Self-motivated and energetic, with the ability to drive initiatives to completion.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, mentor, and develop process engineers and technicians; set objectives, performance expectations, and development plans, and provide coaching and technical guidance.
Oversee monitoring, control, and optimization of dry etch manufacturing processes to maintain stable, predictable, high-quality production.
Serve as the primary technical resource for dry etch process activities and partner with manufacturing operations and equipment engineering to address production challenges and output targets.
Participate in troubleshooting task forces and root-cause investigations to prevent recurring issues.
Identify, prioritize, and lead continuous improvement initiatives for quality, yield, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.
Qualify additional processes across equipment platforms to improve process flexibility.
Lead qualification and implementation of new process equipment and technologies, and support capacity expansion through process optimization and tool deployment.
Establish process specifications and operating parameters for new technologies; characterize, document, and transition new processes into production.
Justify, evaluate, procure, and implement process tools supporting the technology roadmap and manufacturing capacity requirements.
Lead technology transfers and ensure successful integration into production environments.
Collaborate with research and development teams on new technology introduction and process innovation.
Work across Operations, Equipment Engineering, Process Integration, and Research and Development to achieve business objectives.
Ensure products meet customer specifications, quality standards, and production schedules.
Collaborate with global engineering counterparts to benchmark practices and implement best-in-class solutions.
Support risk assessment and informed decisions on critical technical and operational issues.