New College Grad - Dry Etch Process Engineer - Manassas, VA - Fab 6, United States
Originally posted 17 September 2026 by the employer — open 2 days.
About the role
This role involves developing, optimizing, and sustaining semiconductor manufacturing processes to support high-volume production. As a Fab Engineer, you will focus on dry etch processes in Fab 6.
What you'll do
- Develop, optimize, and sustain semiconductor fabrication processes to improve yield, quality, reliability, productivity, and manufacturing cost performance.
- Analyze process excursions and manufacturing issues using methodologies such as SPC, FMEA, root cause analysis, and 8D problem-solving.
- Evaluate, qualify, and implement new equipment, materials, process recipes, and technology changes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams to reduce process variation and improve process capability.
- Utilize data analytics, Generative AI, AI-enabled tools, and automation solutions to improve workflow efficiency and support data-driven decision making.
What you'll need
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Semiconductor Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in process development, process optimization, or semiconductor manufacturing environments.
- Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and process monitoring methodologies.
- Experience managing technical projects and coordinating activities across multiple stakeholders.
- Experience applying AI, Generative AI, or AI-assisted tools to improve engineering workflows, data analysis, problem solving, or productivity.
Nice to have
- Proficiency in data analysis and automation tools, including SQL, Tableau, and Python, with the ability to perform data mining, develop dashboards, and drive data-driven decisions.
- Experience using Generative AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT/GPT, or other approved AI-assisted technologies to automate workflows, develop applications, and enhance engineering productivity.
- Hands-on experience with LAM KIYO etch systems, including process development, chamber matching, qualification, troubleshooting, SPC monitoring, and yield improvement activities.
- Advanced expertise with JMP for statistical analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE), process optimization, capability studies, regression analysis, and data visualization.
- Demonstrated workstation leadership experience, including leading cross-functional teams, managing engineering priorities, influencing stakeholders, and driving process improvement initiatives to achieve operational and quality objectives.
Skills: semiconductor fabrication processes, process excursions, SPC, LAM KIYO etch systems, yield improvement
This role has been open 2 days — well below the 81-day median for Process Engineering roles.
Process Engineering · Semiconductor Process
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Open roles in category
1041
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Median days open
81 d
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Median salary
$148k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Micron Technology | All employers we track in this specialty (1041 roles · 60 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 348 | 1041 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 1454 | 9314 · 108 employers |
| Median days open | 136 d | 81 d (+55 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $148k |
Skills observed across this category: semiconductor fabrication processes, process excursions, SPC, LAM KIYO etch systems, yield improvement
Who's hiring in this category
- Micron Technology (this employer) · 348 open roles · median 136 d
- Applied Materials · 88 open roles · median 137 d
- GlobalFoundries · 70 open roles · median 89 d
- STMicroelectronics · 46 open roles · median 66 d
- Texas Instruments · 45 open roles · median 32 d
- Entegris · 42 open roles · median 27 d
How we counted: 1041 open Process Engineering (Semiconductor Process) roles from 60 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 20 Sept 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family row. Figures refresh nightly.