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Processing Engineering Manager

Newport Beach, CA 92660

Employment Type: Perm Job Number: 25511 Remote Options: No

Job Description

Wet 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
Why Join Us?

  • Lead a critical technology area in a high-impact manufacturing environment

  • Drive innovation and continuous improvement

  • Collaborate with talented cross-functional teams

  • Influence next-generation semiconductor process technologies

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