Hitachi
Process Engineer I-V
$67K–$185K
(HTA) NCP (Hillsboro, OR) · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Sep 2, 2026
- Experience
- Prior work experience is not required generally. PE V: PhD with 5+ years, or MS with 8+ years, or BS with 12+ years of relevant work experience.
- Education
- PE I: BS or MS in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent combination of education and work experience with various cleanroom and semiconductor equipment. PE V: BS, MS, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field.
About the job
Provides process engineering support for semiconductor dry etch equipment, developing, optimizing, and sustaining etch processes for customer demonstrations and advanced manufacturing.
What you'll do
- Develop, evaluate, troubleshoot, and optimize semiconductor etch processes; collect, analyze, and report project data.
- Support customer activities, product demonstrations, development programs, and high-volume manufacturing process ramps.
- Create technical documentation and collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers; senior-level roles may lead multiple projects.
What they ask for
- Degree requirements vary by level: PE I requires a BS or MS in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent combination of education and work experience with cleanroom and semiconductor equipment; PE V requires a BS, MS, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field.
- Advanced dry etch/RIE and plasma science understanding is required for PE V; the role requires ability to learn dry etch/RIE and plasma science.
- Engineering analytical and problem-solving skills, understanding of the Scientific Method, and knowledge of SPC and DOE.
- Ability to work in a laboratory and cleanroom, including operating equipment and adapting to shift work, overtime, or flexible schedules as needed.
Nice to have
- Semiconductor plasma etch process development or other semiconductor equipment process experience.
- Experience working with semiconductor equipment and in a cleanroom or Fab.
Pay
$66,756 - $184,905 USD annually, base salary
Tools
Reactive Ion Etch (RIE), Plasma Etch, SPC, DOE
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