Sr Process Engineer, SAW R&D

Experience Level: Professional

Job Type: Regular

Location: Richardson, TX, US, 75080

Requisition ID: 10846

Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves multiple high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

The Qorvo Process Development R&D team is looking for a process engineer specializing in RIE/plasma etch to support next generation SAW Acoustic Wave device development. The candidate will be responsible for both dielectric and metal etch process development to support enabling technologies for SAW product improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Ownership of Plasma Etch development for SAW research and manufacturing

• Recipe development, defect identification and classification for dielectric and metal etch

• Development of recipes and analysis of data for etching processes, including endpoint characterization and selectivity analysis

• Design of metrology controls and implementation for new technologies to ensure performance and quality of product in high volume manufacturing environment

• Collaboration with SAW integration engineers to meet project needs and implement innovative solutions to technical challenges

• Technical problem solving individually and in a team environment

• Plasma Etch implementation from development into high volume manufacturing executing project goals and managing risk through key milestone

• Implementation of process monitoring, controls and metrics for high volume manufacturing processes

Required Qualifications:

• Masters in Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Physics or equivalent

• 3+ years of relevant experience or a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Physics or equivalent

• Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and design of experiments (DoE)

• Strong communication, presentation and collaboration skills

• Demonstrated problem-solving methods and experience

• Experience with data analysis tools and techniques such as Matlab, Python, Spotfire or similar software packages

• Scripting/programming experience preferred; SQL queries, data analysis scripting

• Must be proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint and windows-based software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience with RIE / Plasma Etch highly desirable

• Experience in semiconductor research or manufacturing desirable

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Company.

#LI-NN1

MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT QORVO

We are Qorvo. We do more than create innovative RF and Power solutions for the mobile, defense and infrastructure markets – we are a place to innovate and shape the future of wireless communications. It starts with our employees. As a unified global team, we bring a commitment to excellence, growth and a passion for creating what's next. Explore the possibilities with us.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcome all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable law, including race, color, religion, sex (as defined by law), national origin, age, military or veteran status, genetic information, or disability.

Qorvo is an E-Verify Employer. For more information, please see the Right to Work and E-Verify Participation posters.