As an Process Engineer - Etch at onsemi's premier 200mm manufacturing facility in Gresham, Oregon, you will work in a dynamic team environment, perform preventive, corrective, and diagnostic maintenance proficiently on a variety of innovative semiconductor manufacturing tools. Each day, you will be challenged by working on a diverse set of tools with a world-class team.
Responsibilities
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Understand processes and procedures in the Dry Etch area.
- Participate in planning and execution of experiments for new technologies and processes.
- Drive activities such as yield improvement, throughput optimization, and cost reduction.
- Perform advanced data analysis.
- Understand and apply SPC principles.
- Respond in an appropriate and timely manner to out-of-control process conditions.
- Manage the disposition of non-conforming material.
- Prioritize production support and other responsibilities.
- Generate written process instruction specifications.
- Communicate established processing procedures to Production Operators and Process Technicians.
- Contribute to factory environment responsibilities by supporting Operators, Technicians, and Engineers
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Material Science, Physics, or related degree
- 2+ years of direct Etch work experience in the semiconductor industry preferred.
Skills:
- Direct experience with LAM, TEL, and/or ULVAC equipment and processes is preferred.
- Fundamental understanding of semiconductor device physics.
- Demonstrated ability to apply and practice SPC and DOE methodology
- Demonstrated experience with continuous fab improvement in yield, throughput, and cost reduction, preferably in a lean manufacturing environment.
- Fundamental understanding of standard metrology, inspection, and failure analysis methods and their applications
- Advanced data analysis skills. Ability to quickly learn and apply various software applications required.
- Energetic, self-motivated, and results-oriented attitude with a strong attention to detail
- Approachable with an internal customer focus, Integrity, and Initiative
- Articulate written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated track record of being able to work well in a team environment, as well as the drive and desire to provide hands-on support for the site’s Operators, Technicians, and Engineers when needed.
More details about our company benefits can be found here:
https://www.onsemi.com/careers/career-benefits
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering, Material Science, Physics, or related degree
- 2+ years of direct Etch work experience in the semiconductor industry
- Direct experience with LAM, TEL, and/or ULVAC equipment and processes
- Fundamental understanding of semiconductor device physics
- Demonstrated ability to apply and practice SPC (Statistical Process Control) methodology
- Demonstrated ability to design and execute DOE (Design of Experiments)
- Experience with continuous fab improvement in yield, throughput, and cost reduction (lean manufacturing preferred)
- Fundamental understanding of standard metrology, inspection, and failure analysis methods
- Advanced data analysis skills and ability to quickly learn/apply software applications
- Strong attention to detail, self-motivated, results-oriented attitude
- Articulate written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate procedures to production staff
- Demonstrated ability to work well in a team and provide hands-on support to operators, technicians, and engineers
onsemi Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about onsemi and has not been reviewed or approved by onsemi.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are highlighted by a U.S. 401(k) with a 100% match on the first 4% and immediate vesting. International plans such as Ireland’s defined contribution scheme and Germany’s company-funded pension elements reinforce long-term savings.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off policies include ten paid holidays, flexible vacation for exempt employees, and three to five weeks of vacation for non-exempt staff as tenure grows, alongside sick time accrual. Paid leaves span parental, bereavement, jury duty, and military service, with Europe locations offering additional statutory and seniority-based days.
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Parental & Family Support — Family supports include eight weeks of paid parental leave, company-sponsored backup care for children, adults, and pets, and up to $15,000 in adoption assistance. Regional provisions such as Switzerland’s child allowance and accessible EAP counseling show added attention to household needs.
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What We Do
We are building a better future through intelligent technology. For over 60 years, onsemi and its ancestors have been leading the world’s greatest technology advancements. onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.
