Materials engineer Jobs in USA

Semiconductor Materials Engineer (Contract) Sigma Design has collaborated with a consumer electronics company seeking an experienced Semiconductor Materials Engineer to join their facility in Redmond, WA.

This position is a contract with an expected duration of 12 months.

This role is In-Office While on contract you are eligible for:

• Multiple options for medical insurance and dental insurance including some with FSA and HSA 401(k) with up to 4% company match 15-days of accrued PTO and 9 company paid holidays Quarterly bonus program Voluntary benefits: vision, long-term disability, and life insurance Salary: $115,000 - $140,000 annually Monday – Friday, flexible hours Primary Function: The Semiconductor Materials Engineer is responsible for the ownership, maintenance, and operation of metrology tools within a micro/nano-fabrication line.
• This role ensures tools are performing optimally, supports semiconductor processing through metrology and process module expertise, and maintains high-quality standards for wafers and equipment.
• The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade tools while driving operational excellence within the cleanroom environment.

Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities:

• Own and maintain a variety of metrology tools, including microscopes, confocal microscopes, reflectometers, interferometers, profilometers, AFM, goniometers, SEM, XRD/XRF, ensuring SOPs, preventative maintenance, training, troubleshooting, repair, and upgrades are managed effectively.
• Serve as a secondary owner for one additional process module (lithography, PVD, etch, ECD, CVD, or ALD), providing backup support and operational expertise.
• Cross-train and operate tools across other modules of the micro/nano-fabrication line as needed.
• Run product wafers through the fabrication line, owning one or more process modules and related metrology operations, flagging quality control issues to line and integration owners.
• Conduct data analysis and leverage statistical tools to monitor and enhance process performance.
• Maintain a high standard of lab safety and contribute to fostering a culture of safety excellence within cleanroom environments.
• Collaborate with diverse teams and internal partners to ensure efficient operation and continuous improvement.
• Follow Business Technology policies to protect sensitive data and reduce information security occurrences.

Education and Experience:

• (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities) Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent required Minimum of 3 years in semiconductor processing, metrology, device characterization, and/or semiconductor packaging required.
• Proven experience in tool ownership for semiconductor fabrication equipment.
• Expertise in at least one semiconductor process module (lithography, PVD, etch, ECD, CVD, or ALD).
• Strong understanding of semiconductor-related materials, processing, integration, devices, and/or testing.
• Experience with data analysis and statistical tools.
• Strong sense of intellectual honesty, attention to detail, and excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• ITAR - Permanent resident of the United States (“U.S. person” as defined by ITAR) Background - Pass a post-offer background verification.
• Work Environment Standard lab/production environment.
• Appropriate safety garments (PPE) must be worn.
• Occasionally may be required to work in environmental conditions that emulate typical user environments in order to facilitate design testing and validation.
• Occasionally may be required to travel as required to other facilities, clients, or suppliers.
• Must be able to stand and work as long as 12 hours in different positions.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted. Sigma Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer Powered by JazzHR