Process Engineer (Semiconductor Manufacturing)

Location: Onsite at the San Jose Great Oaks Headquarters in San Jose, California, United States

Salary: $106,600–$142,100 per year

Company

hirify.global develops data storage systems and manufacturing technologies supporting AI-driven data infrastructure, hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise systems.

What you will do

• Develop, optimize, and sustain advanced wafer manufacturing processes for high-volume semiconductor production.
• Work with electroplating, wet etch, liftoff, and lithography processes.
• Analyze manufacturing data, identify trends, and solve complex technical problems.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers, technicians, equipment specialists, and cross-functional partners.
• Support process improvement and technical development in semiconductor wafer fabrication.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, microfabrication, research laboratories, or another technology-focused environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret data and identify trends.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as JMP, Python, SQL, Minitab, SAS, MATLAB, or similar platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Initiative, curiosity, learning agility, and ownership of assigned projects.

Nice to have

• Internship, co-op, research, or manufacturing experience in semiconductor processing or wafer fabrication.
• Familiarity with cleanroom environments and semiconductor manufacturing practices.
• Knowledge of wet chemical etch, photoresist strip, liftoff, eco-snow, electroplating, and micro/nanofabrication.
• Exposure to photolithography, including coating, exposure, development, overlay, and critical dimension control.
• Knowledge of Design of Experiments, Statistical Process Control, and Advanced Process Control.

Culture & Benefits

• Early-career development program with structured onboarding, mentorship, foundational training, and a curated development curriculum.
• Opportunities for technical growth and career development in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and disability insurance, plus flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Tuition reimbursement, transit benefits, employee stock purchase plan, and 401(k) savings plan.