Semiconductor Process Engineering Manager

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Keysight Technologies, the world's premier measurement company, has an opening for a Semiconductor Process Engineering Manager at the High Frequency Technology Center in Santa Rosa, California. Live in beautiful Sonoma County amongst vineyards, redwood forests, rivers, lakes and coastline while working on state-of-the-art ICs and devices

The Semiconductor Process Engineering Manager will lead a team of engineers and technicians responsible for maintaining, developing, and optimizing semiconductor wafer processes for manufacturing and new technology development. This role requires a strong technical background in general semiconductor processing with a focus on dry etch, wet etch, and PECVD . Excellent leadership skills, and the ability to drive continuous process improvement is a must.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Team Management:
  • Manage, lead, mentor, and develop a team of process engineers and technicians
  • Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment
  • Set clear goals & expectations and provide regular feedback and performance evaluations

• Process Development and Optimization:
  • Oversee the development, optimization, and implementation of semiconductor processes
    • Includes Dry Etch, Wet Etch, PECVD, ALD, Plating, Wet processes
  • Ensure processes meet quality, yield, and productivity targets
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve process-related issues and drive improvements

• Project Management:
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining assurance of supply and alignment with Keysight’s top priorities
  • Develop project plans, allocate resources, and monitor progress
  • Effectively communicate project status and results to key stakeholders

• Technical Expertise:
  • Stay current with advancements in semiconductor processing technology, equipment, techniques, and industry trends
  • Provide technical guidance and support to the engineering team

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in semiconductor process engineering or equivalent proven technical skills
• Expertise in Dry Etch, Wet Etch, and/or PECVD is required
• Proven leadership experience, with a track record of managing and developing engineering teams
• Strong technical knowledge of semiconductor processes is a must, while experience specifically with III-V compound-semiconductor systems is a plus
• Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills

Candidates must be local or willing to relocate to Santa Rosa, CA

This position requires access to certain goods, software, technology, or technical data subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these laws and regulations, U.S. persons (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) working for Keysight can access export-controlled items without authorization from the U.S. government. For any individual who is not a U.S. person, Keysight may need authorization from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, or other appropriate federal agency before the individual can access export-controlled items. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or protected individual, having authorization from the U.S. government for export-controlled items under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

Santa Rosa, CA MIN $163,950-MID $218,600- MAX $273,250

Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region

This role is eligible for Keysight Results Bonus Program

US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accident, Disability insurance
• Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Paid Family Leave
• Discounts, Perks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)

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