Staff Process Engineer (Dry Etch)

TL;DR

Staff Process Engineer (Dry Etch): Driving technology development and manufacturing excellence for cutting-edge semiconductor nodes with an accent on sub-3nm Gate-All-Around (GAA) FETs and front-end dry etch processing. Focus on process integration, equipment optimization, and leading technical roadmaps to support global foundry customers.

Location: Must be based in the US (Hillsboro, OR or Phoenix, AZ) with a hybrid work model.

Salary: $133,800–$255,200 USD

Company

hirify.global is a global technology leader in semiconductor manufacturing, driving innovation in silicon process and packaging technology for the AI era.

What you will do

• Drive technology development initiatives to enable high-volume manufacturing and future technology advancement.
• Lead the design and development of sophisticated manufacturing processes, including material selection and parameter optimization.
• Optimize production output and conduct feasibility studies using theoretical simulations and practical engineering methods.
• Partner with key equipment suppliers to develop enabling technology elements and cost-sensitive roadmaps.
• Mentor technical leaders and align organizational goals with strategic technical direction.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support a comprehensive range of applications and customer requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Material Science, or a related STEM field.
• 4+ years of relevant work experience in the semiconductor industry with a focus on dry etch modules.
• Experience working with tool suppliers (e.g., LAM, TEL, AMAT, Hitachi) for process optimization.
• Extensive fab experience with a track record in R&D, yield improvement, or defect reduction.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in a STEM field.
• Hands-on experience with sub-3nm Gate-All-Around (GAA) FETs.
• Direct foundry experience in FEOL, MOL, or BEOL dry etch process development.
• Experience with factory automation control systems and Design of Experiment (DOE) principles.
• Demonstrated success in foundry New Product Introduction (NPI) and complex tape-out troubleshooting.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package including pay and stock bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and vacation benefit programs.
• Hybrid work model allowing flexibility between on-site and off-site work.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative, innovative environment.