Staff Photolithography Process Development Engineer (Semiconductor)

TL;DR

Staff Photolithography Process Development Engineer (Semiconductor): Leading the development and deployment of next-generation photolithography technologies for slider manufacturing with an accent on micro-patterning, process integration, and automation. Focus on driving technical readiness, optimizing process windows, and collaborating across cross-functional teams to enable future recording product roadmaps.

Location: Must be based in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in data storage solutions, empowering humanity to thrive in the data age through precision-engineered technology.

What you will do

• Lead the development and deployment of next-generation photolithography technologies for slider manufacturing.
• Own technical evaluation, installation, and qualification of new lithography platforms and automation solutions.
• Develop and optimize lithography processes to improve resolution, overlay accuracy, and CD control.
• Define and execute engineering experiments, DOE plans, and process characterization studies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, metrology, and equipment engineering to ensure technology introduction.
• Drive technology benchmarking across semiconductor and MEMS industries to identify breakthrough opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or Nanotechnology.
• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience in photolithography, semiconductor process development, or MEMS fabrication.
• Strong understanding of photolithography fundamentals including photoresist chemistry, optics, and alignment.
• Proven experience with stepper/track systems, pattern transfer, and plasma etching.
• Strong statistical analysis and data-driven problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a research-oriented environment with a strong execution focus.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Industry 4.0, AI/ML, and digital factory concepts.
• Experience working with equipment suppliers and external research organizations.

Culture & Benefits

• Access to on-site fitness center, sports facilities, and recreational events.
• 24/7 on-site canteens and coffee shops.
• Free shuttle services within Nakhon Ratchasima and weekend transport to Bangkok and Khon Kaen.
• Participation in employee resource groups such as SWLN and PRIDE.
• Opportunities for professional growth in a large-scale manufacturing environment.