Job DescriptionWet Etch Process Engineering Manager
Salary Range: $185k to $208k
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced
Wet Etch Process Engineering Manager to lead and develop a high-performing team within our semiconductor manufacturing facility. In this role, you will oversee wet etch process operations, ensure stable and high-quality manufacturing performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
This is a critical leadership position responsible for sustaining process control, improving yield and quality, supporting capacity expansion, leading process development and technology transfers, and executing cost-reduction strategies. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver products that meet customer specifications and production timelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, mentor, and develop a team of process engineers and technicians.
- Establish clear performance expectations and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
- Maintain and improve wet etch process control to ensure stable manufacturing performance.
- Troubleshoot technical issues and lead root cause analysis efforts to prevent recurrence.
- Drive continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Qualify processes across multiple tool platforms to increase operational flexibility.
- Support new equipment qualification and production ramp activities.
- Partner with Operations and Equipment Engineering to resolve manufacturing challenges and meet output targets.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for wet etch processes.
- Develop process specifications for new technologies and transition qualified processes into production.
- Support capital planning efforts, including justification and implementation of new process equipment.
- Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-site teams to benchmark performance and implement best practices.
- Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and high performance.
Qualifications
Education: - Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field required
- Advanced degree preferred
Experience: - 8+ years of wet etch process engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years with an advanced degree
- 3+ years of leadership experience in a semiconductor manufacturing environment
Technical & Leadership Skills: - Strong expertise in wet etch processes, materials, and integration challenges
- Experience with industry-standard wet process equipment platforms
- Solid understanding of advanced CMOS and/or RF wafer processing technologies and device yield interactions
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop engineering talent
- Proven track record of solving complex technical problems
- Strong analytical skills, including DOE methodologies and statistical analysis
- Experience supporting equipment qualification and capacity expansion initiatives
- Familiarity with manufacturing execution systems and statistical software tools is a plus
Core Competencies: - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Collaborative mindset with experience working across operations, equipment engineering, integration, and R&D teams
