Dry Etch Process Development Engineer

Eightfold

Dry Etch Process Engineer developing and optimizing plasma etch processes for advanced memory devices. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to transition from R&D to high-volume manufacturing.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $107,000 - $182,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, qualify, and sustain dry etch (plasma) unit processes for advanced memory technologies (e.g., dielectric, conductor, and hardmask etch)
Optimize critical process metrics including CD control, etch profile/anisotropy, selectivity, microloading, uniformity, and line edge/line width roughness
Drive defect reduction and yield improvement using inline/out-of-line metrology, DOEs, SPC, and statistical data analysis
Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process excursions, tool health issues, and integration-related failures
Partner with equipment vendors on chamber matching, hardware and recipe development, new capability evaluations, and cost-of-ownership improvements
Document process baselines, change controls, and learning; communicate results and support technology transfer to high-volume manufacturing

Requirements

What you’ll need

M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering/technical field relevant to plasma processing and semiconductor manufacturing
B.S. with 3+ years of semiconductor processing experience with emphasis on dry etch/plasma etch will also be considered
Experience in semiconductor process development or sustaining engineering, including DOE planning/execution and statistical data analysis
Working knowledge of plasma etch fundamentals, chamber hardware, and process characterization (profile, CD, selectivity, uniformity, defectivity)
Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional technical teams and communicate results clearly

Benefits

Comp & perks

Choice of medical, dental and vision plans
Income protection for illness or injury
Paid family leave
Robust paid time-off program
Paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

dry etchplasma processingprocess optimizationstatistical data analysisroot-cause analysisdefect reductionyield improvementDOE planningprocess characterizationmetrology

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingcross-functional teamwork

Certifications

M.S. in Electrical EngineeringPh.D. in Electrical EngineeringM.S. in Materials SciencePh.D. in Materials ScienceM.S. in PhysicsPh.D. in PhysicsM.S. in ChemistryPh.D. in ChemistryM.S. in Chemical EngineeringPh.D. in Chemical Engineering