Principal Manufacturing Process Engineer (Photolithography and Etch)

Location: Farmers Branch, TX, United States; regular day shift; onsite manufacturing role.

Company

hirify.global provides semiconductor test and measurement technologies across characterization, modeling, reliability, design debug, qualification, and production test.

What you will do

• Characterize, optimize, control, and sustain photolithography and etch manufacturing processes in a high-volume semiconductor environment.
• Monitor process performance, analyze trends and variation, and maintain SPC, Cp/Cpk, dashboards, KPIs, and manufacturing reports.
• Design, execute, and analyze DOE activities; investigate process excursions, defects, and yield losses through structured problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Implement CAPA, process validation, qualification, change management, risk assessments, PFMEA, control plans, and error-proofing solutions.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, cycle-time, throughput, capacity, equipment-utilization, cost-reduction, and productivity improvements.
• Lead or support engineering projects, process and technology transfers, NPI, capital equipment installations, and technical collaboration with Manufacturing, Equipment Engineering, Quality, Facilities, Supply Chain, R&D, vendors, suppliers, and contractors.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years with a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Experience supporting semiconductor wafer fabrication, photolithography, etch, thin film, plating, metrology, MEMS, advanced packaging, assembly, test, or other precision manufacturing processes.
• Experience sustaining and improving manufacturing processes against safety, quality, yield, throughput, and cost objectives.
• Experience with process transfers, technology transfers, new product introductions, or manufacturing scale-up.
• Experience implementing CAPA and continuous improvement initiatives in documented quality systems or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of SPC, Cp/Cpk, DOE, PFMEA, control plans, CAPA, MSA/GR&R, process validation, audits, nonconformance investigations, and change control.
• Skills in analytical thinking, communication, continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, data visualization, problem solving, RCA, troubleshooting, MES, Microsoft Office, adaptability, and detail orientation.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, ISO 13485, or similar quality management systems.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent continuous improvement training.

Culture & Benefits

• Core values include customer focus, ownership and accountability, respectful and effective communication, and motivating and developing people.
• Medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance are offered.
• Flexible spending and savings accounts, 401(k), ESPP, and paid time off are offered.
• Regular working hours are on the day shift.