Process Engineer I – BEOL (MUSiC Facility)

About the role

The Process Engineer I – BEOL will develop, qualify, optimize, and sustain back‑end‑of‑line (BEOL) semiconductor process modules in the MUSiC Research and Fabrication Facility. Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, the engineer will support silicon carbide device fabrication, research, prototyping, and low‑volume manufacturing in a cleanroom environment.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust, repeatable BEOL process modules, including backside processing, metallization, wafer thinning, dicing, and selected packaging processes.
• Support installation, start‑up, commissioning, and qualification of BEOL equipment.
• Execute process‑development activities, troubleshoot process and equipment issues, and document process conditions and results.
• Collaborate with process integration, equipment, facilities, quality, research personnel, industrial collaborators, and external suppliers.
• Establish process specifications, write standard operating procedures, and implement statistical and quality controls for research and low‑volume manufacturing.

Required profile

• B.S. in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or related field.
• At least two years of semiconductor process engineering or related experience.
• Experience developing, qualifying, optimizing, or sustaining semiconductor manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Experience preparing and maintaining process documentation, SOPs, work instructions, or technical reports.
• U.S. citizenship required for access to controlled facilities.

Required skills

• Semiconductor BEOL process development and optimization.
• Equipment qualification and troubleshooting.
• Process documentation and standard operating procedure creation.
• Cleanroom work and adherence to safety/Hazmat protocols.

What we offer

• Annual salary of $86,355, commensurate with education and experience.
• University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and families.
• 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and retirement programs with 5‑10% employer contribution.
• Vibrant work environment with a focus on work‑life balance.