Process Engineering Manager-Dry Etch (CONFIDENTIAL)

Manager, Process Engineering - Dry Etch

Location: San Antonio, TX

Summary:

Client is seeking an experienced Manager, Process Engineering - Dry Etch to lead and develop a team of process engineers and technicians within a semiconductor manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for sustaining engineering, process control, continuous improvement initiatives, technology transfers, capacity expansion, and process development activities. The successful candidate will collaborate across multiple engineering and operations functions to ensure high-quality product delivery, improve manufacturing performance, and support technology and capacity growth. This position requires strong technical expertise in dry etch processes, proven leadership experience, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Job Duties:

Leadership & Team Development

Lead, manage, mentor, and develop a team of process engineers and technicians.

Establish clear objectives, performance expectations, and development plans for team members.

Provide ongoing coaching, technical guidance, and career development support.

Foster a collaborative, high-performance, and results-driven work environment.

Process Engineering & Manufacturing Support

Oversee monitoring, control, and optimization of dry etch manufacturing processes.

Ensure stable, predictable, and high-quality process performance across production operations.

Act as the primary technical resource for dry etch process-related activities.

Partner with manufacturing operations and equipment engineering teams to resolve production challenges and achieve output targets.

Participate in troubleshooting task forces and root cause investigations to prevent recurring issues.

Continuous Improvement & Process Development

Identify, prioritize, and drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, yield, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.

Improve process flexibility by qualifying additional processes across multiple equipment platforms.

Lead qualification and implementation of new process equipment and technologies.

Support capacity expansion initiatives through process optimization and tool deployment.

Establish process specifications and operating parameters for new technologies.

Characterize, document, and transition new processes into production.

Technology & Capital Projects

Justify, evaluate, procure, and implement new process tools to support technology roadmap and manufacturing capacity requirements.

Lead technology transfer activities and ensure successful integration into production environments.

Collaborate with research and development teams to support new technology introduction and process innovation.

Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration

Work closely with Operations, Equipment Engineering, Process Integration, and Research & Development teams to achieve business objectives.

Ensure products meet customer specifications, quality standards, and production schedules.

Collaborate with global engineering counterparts to benchmark practices and implement best-in-class solutions.

Support risk assessment and informed decision-making on critical technical and operational issues.

Job Requirements:
Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline preferred.

Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience within a semiconductor fabrication environment.

Demonstrated success managing and developing engineering teams.

Experience leading complex technical problem-solving efforts in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Experience supporting process development, technology transfers, and manufacturing scale-up activities.

Experience with design of experiments (DOE) methodologies and statistical data analysis.

 

Technical Qualifications

Strong technical knowledge of dry etch principles, materials, processes, applications, and manufacturing techniques.

Expertise with AMAT, LAM, and/or TEL dry etch tools and associated process technologies.

Knowledge of advanced CMOS and RF semiconductor manufacturing processes.

Understanding of device-level interactions and manufacturing factors affecting yield and product performance.

Advanced data analysis, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Experience establishing process specifications and qualifying new manufacturing processes and equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong leadership, mentoring, and team development capabilities.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Results-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.

Strong organizational and project management abilities.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to assess risks and make sound technical and business decisions.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across functional and global teams.

Self-motivated, energetic, and capable of driving initiatives to successful completion.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

About Teal Energi:

TealEnergi is a technical manpower provider with extensive experience supporting the successful execution and operation of major capital project investments. Forged through a desire to provide best-in-class service to clients, candidates, and contractors alike, TealEnergi works through its offices nationwide to provide regional support to a wide range of sectors including both traditional energy and energy transition initiatives (e.g., LNG, hydrogen, wind, solar), as well as manufacturing, mining, and infrastructure.

TealEnergi is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, disability, ethnicity, gender or gender identity, language, national origin, physical or mental ability, political affiliation, religion, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.