R&D Fab Process Engineer

Job Title

R&D Fab Process Engineer

Role Summary

Develop and sustain dry etch processes for silicon-based MEMS fabrication, supporting new technology development and volume manufacturing at Broadcom Wireless Semiconductor Division in Fort Collins, CO.

Work spans process development, optimization, scale-up, yield/defect resolution, and cross-functional process transfers into production.

Experience Level

Senior - typically requires 8+ years of relevant experience with a BSc; 6+ years with an MSc (MSc preferred).

Responsibilities

Primary duties focus on developing robust dry etch processes and transferring them into high-volume manufacturing.

• Develop, optimize, and maintain dry etch processes for MEMS silicon microfabrication.
• Design and execute experiments (DOE) and analyze results to drive process improvements.
• Implement and use Statistical Process Control (SPC) to monitor process capability and stability.
• Troubleshoot yield and defect issues and implement corrective actions.
• Create and maintain technical process documentation and transfer packages.
• Collaborate with operations, equipment maintenance, and engineering teams to deploy processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and share technical knowledge across teams.

Requirements

Must-have:

• Strong fundamentals in dry etch technology and hands-on manufacturing experience as a Dry Etch Engineer.
• Proven ability to design experiments (DOE) and apply data-driven problem solving.
• Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and process control methods.
• Clear technical writing and documentation skills for process development and improvements.
• Ability to analyze data and rapidly implement robust solutions in development and production.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to manage multiple concurrent priorities.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with MEMS and silicon microfabrication technologies.
• Skill in mining technical literature and external references to accelerate development.
• Previous mentoring or training experience.

Education Requirements

BSc or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry or a closely related technical field is required. MSc or higher is preferred. Typical experience expectations: BSc + 8+ years, MSc + 6+ years.

About the Company

Company: Broadcom

Headquarters: Irvine, California, United States

Broadcom is a global technology leader that designs, develops, and supplies a wide range of semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions. The company is known for its innovations in wireless and broadband communications, enabling a connected world.