New College Grad - PCVD Process Engineer - Boise, ID - ID1, United States
Originally posted 24 September 2026 by the employer.
This role focuses on PCVD processes in semiconductor manufacturing.
About the role
This role involves the development, optimization, and sustainment of semiconductor manufacturing processes.
What you'll do
- Support the development, optimization, and sustainment of PCVD processes to improve product performance, manufacturing efficiency, and yield.
- Analyze process and manufacturing data to identify trends, investigate issues, and implement effective corrective actions.
- Collaborate with Process Integration, Equipment, Manufacturing, Quality, and other engineering teams to achieve production and technology objectives.
- Participate in process qualifications, experiments, and continuous improvement initiatives using statistical and engineering methodologies.
- Employ data analytics tools to evaluate process performance and drive data-informed decisions.
- Explore and apply AI-assisted and Agentic AI workflows to enhance process monitoring, engineering productivity, and problem-solving.
- Document findings, present technical results, and communicate recommendations to interested parties.
What you'll need
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a related STEM discipline.
- Graduated within the last 24 months or graduating before the start date.
- Foundational knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing, materials science, process engineering, or related technical fields through coursework, research, internships, or co-op experience.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively and collaborate within a team-oriented environment.
Nice to have
- Internship, co-op, research, or laboratory experience in semiconductor manufacturing, microelectronics, nanotechnology, materials processing, or plasma-enhanced deposition systems.
- Experience with statistical process control (SPC), experimental design (DOE), process characterization, or data visualization techniques.
- Familiarity with Python, JMP, MATLAB, SQL, or similar platforms.
- Experience applying AI, Generative AI, or AI-assisted tools to support engineering, research, automation, or data analysis projects.
- Demonstrated leadership through student organizations, research teams, design competitions, project-based coursework, or community involvement.
Skills: PCVD processes, process optimization, yield improvement, process integration, semiconductor manufacturing
This role has been open 22 days — well below the 75-day median for Process Engineering roles.
Process Engineering · Semiconductor Process
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Open roles in category
1039
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Median days open
75 d
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Median salary
$139k
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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 (1039 roles · 57 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 349 | 1039 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 1536 | 9874 · 109 employers |
| Median days open | 141 d | 75 d (+66 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $139k |
Skills observed across this category: PCVD processes, process optimization, yield improvement, process integration, semiconductor manufacturing
Who's hiring in this category
- Micron Technology (this employer) · 352 open roles · median 136 d
- GlobalFoundries · 77 open roles · median 116 d
- Applied Materials · 74 open roles · median 72 d
- Texas Instruments · 54 open roles · median 52 d
- STMicroelectronics · 51 open roles · median 51 d
- Entegris · 43 open roles · median 36 d
How we counted: 1039 open Process Engineering (Semiconductor Process) roles from 57 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 17 Oct 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.