2026 NCG - Process Engineer III - Doctorate (Semiconductor)

Location: Santa Clara, CA, United States

Salary: $124,000–$171,000 per year

Company

hirify.global develops materials science and engineering solutions, equipment, and services for semiconductor chip and advanced display manufacturing.

What you will do

• Design and optimize manufacturing processes for semiconductor and display technologies.
• Collect, analyze, and report data from process engineering experiments.
• Perform hardware characterization and measure film properties on basic systems.
• Troubleshoot process engineering issues, perform root cause analysis, and support resolution.
• Prepare internal product documentation, presentations, and technical reports.
• Engage with customers, vendors, suppliers, and R&D teams while supporting new technology and instrumentation implementation.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Ability to analyze experimental data and compile technical reports.
• Ability to perform hardware characterization and measure film properties.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time.

Nice to have

• Experience in a semiconductor fab or equipment industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive work culture focused on learning, development, and career growth.
• Comprehensive employee benefits and programs supporting health and wellbeing.
• Opportunity to collaborate with R&D teams on advanced semiconductor and display technologies.
• Relocation eligible.