Diffusion Process Engineer

DIFFUSION PROCESS ENGINEER Business line description: Front End Operations plays an essential role in the company's success by ensuring the delivery of high quality, scalable, cost-competitive technologies, and supply to create a winning advantage for our customers. Job summary: Diffusion Process Engineer responsible for multiple processes in a high-volume manufacturing facility. Engineer will be responsible for but not limited to the following: * Reducing defectivity * Reducing cycle time * Improving tool utilization and availability * Identification and reduction of recurrent machine faults * Reducing cost * Reducing scrap / Improving yield * Supporting development activities * Developing and writing specifications * Implementation of Six-Sigma statistical process control methods * Capacity planning and modeling * Participating in and/or leading cross-functional and lean activity teams * Training others Key challenges: * Ability to work in a high volume 24x7 manufacturing environment * Ability to work individually, in small work groups or larger teams * Ability to deal with multiple issues and shifting priorities * Must be self-motivated; able to take initiative, self-generate projects, and effectively prioritize work * Willing to adjust work schedule as needed to support factory priorities 24x7 * Be responsible for multiple tools across multiple platforms Cross functional aspects: * Work with Maintenance, Manufacturing, Facilities, Analytical Lab and Device Engineering Teams * Work with peers in other factories to implement Best Known Methods (BKM's) Job qualifications: * BS in an engineering or science discipline * 2+ years of experience in process engineering in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment preferred * Previous experience in Diffusion/Cleans is preferred * Previous experience on a combination of the following processes/equipment is highly desirable * Furnaces - VTR7000, AVP8000, TEL Alpha * Ability to generate, analyze, and interpret equipment and process performance data and produce a timely action plan to resolve recurring failures * Demonstrated presentation skills. Candidate will be called upon to train others and present complex datasets and process problems/ solutions to diverse audiences. * Competent in troubleshooting problems and capable of applying logic to isolate and repair them. * Strong verbal and written communication skills. * Ability to interact professionally with manufacturing and equipment engineering to deal with issues and priorities. * Good foundational problem-solving skills with creative solutions and out-of-the-box thinking. * Self-motivated; able to take initiative and effectively prioritize work for self. * A strong desire to help create a positive, winning, world class working environment. * Previous experience in Lean Manufacturing methods is highly desirable. Job location: * Chandler, AZ More information about NXP in the United States... NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals. #LI-97b2

Created: 2026-04-02