Sr. CMP/Wet Process Manufacturing Engineer (SM1)

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Sherman, TX, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Hardware • Semiconductor • Manufacturing
The Role
Develop and improve CMP and wet manufacturing processes for advanced semiconductor nodes and high-volume 300mm wafer fabrication. Responsibilities include process and equipment startup, lot and equipment dispositions, yield and efficiency improvements, data analysis, troubleshooting, project execution, training junior staff, and collaboration across fab teams. The engineer will support rapidly changing manufacturing operations and develop processes from initial conception through high-volume production.
Summary Generated by Built In

Change the world. Love your job. 
Texas Instruments is looking for an energetic engineer with a passion for process. This position provides the opportunity to drive continual improvement at all levels. Our team is primarily focused on driving improved procedures and processes. We are searching for a self-directed, highly motivated engineer to join our team.

The responsibilities of a Manufacturing Process Engineer in this role include:

  • Be curious. Seek feedback. Honor commitments. Drive results. 
  • Support manufacturing operations in a high-interrupt and rapidly ramping tool install environment. 
  • Develop and implement improved CMP and Wet Process methods of manufacturing, procedures, and processes that result in improved efficiencies, yields, machine operations, and quality, and a relentless commitment to chase and visualize the data. 
  • Develop new processes from the ground up for advanced node development with high-volume manufacturing in mind.
  • Implement project or improvement plans for areas of responsibility including but not limited to: efficiency improvements, cost reduction or quality improvement programs, new product support and other process improvements.
  • Perform lot and equipment dispositions to support the continuous flow of production and to minimize cycle time in a high volume manufacturing 300mm wafer Fab running Analog Technologies.
  • Provide training to junior colleagues and process technicians. Maintain and improve training documentation and procedures. 
  • Identify systematic problems in either process or equipment related sources and communicating findings to the engineering staff in a continuous manner.
  • Support the manufacturing ramp with execution of equipment/process startup, process experiments (SWRs).
  • Participate in data analysis and problem resolution. 
  • Collaborate across teams/ branches to solve fab priorities, which can change quickly. 
Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

  • Masters degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
  • 5 years relevant experience

Preferred qualifications:

  • Strong foundation in statistical process control, engineering change control and process release strategies
  • Proficiency with Python, Claude, or other AI modles or tools is a plus
  • Experience with AMAT and EBARA CMP process tools is a plus
  • Experience with Single Wafer Clean Process Tools (LAM, TEL, DNS) and High-K cleans is a plus
  • Strong understanding of Cu and Al BEOL integrations 
  • Ability to develop an empty process space from conception to high-volume manufacturing. 
  • Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
  • Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery
  • Demonstrated ability to build strong, influential relationships
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
  • Ability to take the initiative and drive for result
About Us
Why TI?
  • Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.
  • We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI
  • Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us. Please find our country-specific benefits here

About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com.

Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you are interested in this position, please apply to this requisition.
About the TeamTI does not make recruiting or hiring decisions based on citizenship, immigration status or national origin. However, if TI determines that information access or export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit you from working in this position without first obtaining an export license, TI expressly reserves the right not to seek such a license for you and either offer you a different position that does not require an export license or decline to move forward with your employment.

Skills Required

  • Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
  • 5 years of relevant experience
  • Strong foundation in statistical process control, engineering change control, and process release strategies
  • Proficiency with Python, Claude, or other AI models or tools
  • Experience with AMAT and EBARA CMP process tools
  • Experience with LAM, TEL, or DNS single-wafer clean process tools and high-K cleans
  • Strong understanding of Cu and Al BEOL integrations
  • Ability to develop an empty process space from conception to high-volume manufacturing
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and teams
  • Strong time management skills supporting on-time project delivery
  • Ability to build strong, influential relationships
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
  • Initiative and ability to drive results

Texas Instruments Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Texas Instruments and has not been reviewed or approved by Texas Instruments.

  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Profit sharing and annual bonuses are portrayed as a meaningful, formula-linked upside that can materially lift total earnings in strong years. An employee stock purchase plan with a discount further reinforces recurring, wealth-building incentives.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) match is described as a stable core benefit, with some references to additional legacy employer contributions and even pension-like elements for certain cohorts. This framing positions long-term savings support as a notable part of the overall rewards package.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical coverage is depicted as broadly comprehensive, with preventive care and access to HSA/FSA features cited as value-adds. Company-seeded HSA contributions are repeatedly characterized as an important offset to the plan design for those enrolled.

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The Company
HQ: Dallas, TX
25,059 Employees

What We Do

Texas Instruments develops semiconductor and computer technology for cellular handsets, digital signal processors and analog semiconductors. Texas Instruments has been making progress possible for decades. We are a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, tests and sells analog and embedded processing chips. Our more than 80,000 products help over 100,000 customers efficiently manage power, accurately sense and transmit data and provide the core control or processing in their designs, going into markets such as industrial, automotive, personal electronics, communications equipment and enterprise systems. Our passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology smaller, more efficient, more reliable and more affordable – opening new markets and making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. We think of this as Engineering Progress. It’s what we do and have been doing for decades. Learn more https://news.ti.com/index.cfm

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