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TSMC Arizona module engineering departments are looking for process engineering talentsto join our 5-nanometer fab, located in sunny Phoenix, Arizona.
As a Process Engineer, you will focus on delivering a robust and efficient semiconductor manufacturing process with data driven analytics and systematic problem-solving skills.

• CMP : Chemical Mechanical Planarization (The dept. responsible for removing excess materials from wafers to create a smooth surface)
• CVD : Chemical Vapor Deposition (The dept. responsible for producing high-quality, and high-performance solid materials through gases reacting to form film deposits on substrate)
• PVD : Physical Vapor Deposition (The dept. responsible for vaporizing solid material in a vacuum and depositing vaporized materials onto a surface of a part)
• EPI : Epitaxy (The dept. responsible for growing or depositing monocrystalline films on a structure or surface)
• DIF : Diffusion (The dept. responsible for forming the source, drain and channel regions in a MOS transistor)
• WET : Wet Clean (The dept. responsible for removing residual particles and other contamination on wafer surfaces)
• ME : Metrology (The dept. responsible for measuring the semiconductor wafer for accuracy)
• Etch : Dry Etch and Wet Etch (The dept. responsible for removing layers or slices of a material via different methods)
• LIT : Lithography (The dept. responsible for drawing highly complex circuit patterns via ultra-high performance lenses onto the wafer)

Job DescriptionYour main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Designing and executing experiments, interpreting, and extracting insightful results from complex data sets to optimize the manufacturing process and achieve precision control at atomic levels.
• Applying statistical process control methods to establish and sustain a robust manufacturing process.
• Qualifying and sustaining manufacturing process to expand capacity with speed and quality.
• Collaborating effectively with equipment and material suppliers and partners to identify technology gaps and deficiencies; devise, evaluate and qualify mitigation and continuous improvement solutions.
• Driving continuous improvements on process stability and capability, quality, reliability, yield, productivity, and safety

Minimum QualificationsApplicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and have:

• Bachelor, Master or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related fields.
• Academic skills of numerical analysis, statistics, optics, chemistry, or physics.
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing process and design would be a strong add.
• Flexibility to change priorities and responsibilities to support business needs
• Willing to work in a clean room environment.
• Polished presentation and interpersonal skills.

Personal Attributes

• Good communication and interpersonal skills that enable you to work on cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
• Must be able to work full time (40 hours per week) on-site at our Phoenix location from
• Semester system: May 19, 2025 – August 1, 2025
• Quarterly system: June 16, 2025 -- August 30, 2025
• Able to adapt priorities and responsibilities to support business needs.
• Hands-on participant with a strong sense of ownership
• An excellent team player with leadership skills that can multitask and thrive in a very dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Goal driven with demonstrated ability of working in a high performing team culture.
• Quick assimilation to new technology.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex problems and to own the efforts to address and resolve root causes.

Work Location : Phoenix, AZ
Travel : None