Wet Etch Process Engineer in Corvallis

Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Title: Wet Etch Process Engineer

Pay Rate: To be negotiated

Expected Weekly Hours: 40

Position Summary

This position is responsible for supporting various wet etch processes used in a silicon wafer fab environment. The candidate will utilize their understanding of fabrication processes and product development methodologies to achieve the yield goals of assigned toolset/process step(s). The wet etch process engineer will collaborate with product R&D teams to make decisions on process quality based on data and statistical analysis.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop fundamental understanding of assigned wet tech processes and product development methodologies
• Take ownership for an assigned toolset or process step(s) to optimize process quality controls vs costs
• Work with a team of engineers, technicians, and operators to develop reliable, cost-effective and high-quality solutions for complex products in a fast-paced New Product Introduction (NPI) environment
• Specify, help install, and monitor use of required utilities e.g., gases, fluids, etc.
• Develop new methods and capabilities in the assigned process steps including needed inspection equipment
• Collaborate and communicate with global management, operations, and development teams including outsourced development partners regarding project progress and issue resolution
• Document and present project methods and results
• Occasionally work >40 hours in a week to meet certain team milestones
• Perform other duties as needed

Education and Credential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Eligible to work in the US without RLA sponsorship for employment visa status

Experience Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a wet etch process engineer role
• Use of Quality Systems, Statistical Process Control, Design of Experiments, and basic statistical data analysis on tooling design, process development, and improvements
• Designed tooling and process development in low volume (engineering builds) and high volume (mass production build) manufacturing environments
• Worked with product R&D and manufacturing teams on design for test (DFT) and design for manufacturability (DFM) improvements

experience below

• Worked in a silicon wafer fab (cleanroom) environment
• Worked on MEMS products

Skills Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently
• High proficiency using productivity software such as M365 (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams and SharePoint)
• Ability to use agile/scrum project/program management principles and methodologies to consistently meet task deadlines, triage changing priorities, and track issues to resolution
• Ability to collaborate across diverse teams with a customer service mindset

Work Environment

• The position typically operates in a standard office environment and/or from employee’s home
• Be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Company DescriptionFounded in 2010 and based in Vancouver, WA, RLA Engineering is a premier engineering design firm. We partner with clients from start-ups to industry leaders across the U.S. to help bring great products to life. From concept to prototype, we provide test & measurement and product design solutions powered by deep technical expertise.Company DescriptionFounded in 2010 and based in Vancouver, WA, RLA Engineering is a premier engineering design firm. We partner with clients from start-ups to industry leaders across the U.S. to help bring great products to life. From concept to prototype, we provide test & measurement and product design solutions powered by deep technical expertise.