Staff Process Engineer, Plasma Etch

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and sustain dry etch and plasma processes for wafer-based manufacturing
• Design experiments and analyze process data to improve manufacturing performance
• Drive process control, yield improvement, and defect reduction using DOE and SPC
• Troubleshoot complex process and equipment issues in partnership with manufacturing teams
• Support the transfer of R&D processes into high-volume manufacturing
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives such as PFMEA, OCAP, and Kaizen
• Mentor engineers and technicians to scale robust manufacturing processes

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in nanofabrication or semiconductor manufacturing
• Hands-on experience with dry etch/plasma processing equipment and vacuum systems
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, or Materials Science Engineering
• Experience with wafer processing in cleanroom environments
• Strong understanding of plasma physics and etching mechanisms
• Proficiency with SPC, DOE, and root cause methodologies like Six Sigma
• Ability to travel 30-50%

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in a related engineering discipline
• Experience with JMP or other statistical analysis tools
• Metrology experience using SEM or TEM
• Familiarity with FDC and process automation systems
• Experience in wafer-level optics or photonics manufacturing

About the Company

Magic Leap is a pioneer in Augmented Reality (AR) optics, display systems, platforms, devices, and manufacturing capabilities, known for its unmatched optics stack and ultra-lightweight waveguides.