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Job Description Job Description Location: Sherman, TXWork Setting: 100% onsite semiconductor manufacturing and R&D environmentRelocation: Relocation assistance availableCompensation: $85,000 – $125,000 base salaryBonus: Annual bonus target of approximately 12%Benefits: Full medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, and comprehensive employer benefits packagePosition SummaryThe Senior Semiconductor Metrology Engineer is a highly technical engineering role responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining advanced metrology methods supporting semiconductor manufacturing and R&D operations. This position will play a key role in process characterization, process control, yield improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives across advanced semiconductor and photonics manufacturing environments.This engineer will work closely with process engineering, manufacturing, materials characterization, and development teams to establish robust measurement methodologies and deliver highly accurate, repeatable data critical to manufacturing and product decisions. The role requires strong expertise in semiconductor metrology techniques, analytical problem-solving, and statistical data analysis within fast-paced semiconductor operations.This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing semiconductor organization supporting technologies at the center of the AI and photonics boom while contributing directly to process development and manufacturing scale-up initiatives.What You'll DoDevelop, qualify, and optimize semiconductor metrology methods and measurement techniquesSupport process control and continuous improvement initiatives through accurate and repeatable measurement systemsDevelop and maintain measurement recipes on commercial semiconductor metrology platformsCollect, analyze, interpret, and report metrology data supporting manufacturing and R&D activitiesSupport inline metrology integration within semiconductor manufacturing process flowsMonitor process trends and measurement system performance while driving corrective actions as neededUtilize statistical analysis and SPC methodologies to improve process understanding and manufacturing yieldCollaborate cross-functionally with Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials Characterization, and Development teamsSupport defect analysis, wafer characterization, and materials evaluation activitiesTroubleshoot metrology system issues and optimize measurement throughput and repeatabilityDrive continuous improvement initiatives tied to measurement accuracy, efficiency, and process capabilityMaintain technical documentation, SOPs, and metrology proceduresPresent analytical findings and technical recommendations to engineering and operations teamsWhat You BringBachelor's degree in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical discipline requiredMaster's degree or PhD preferred5–7+ years of semiconductor metrology experience within semiconductor manufacturing or semiconductor materials characterization environmentsStrong hands-on experience with semiconductor metrology techniques and characterization methodsExperience developing and optimizing measurement recipes on commercial metrology platformsStrong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing process flows and inline metrology integrationExperience with analytical and characterization techniques such as SEM, AFM, XRD, optical metrology, electron beam methods, bulk analysis, surface analysis, or defect mappingStrong data analysis, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis capabilitiesExperience with SPC, statistical analysis, and process improvement methodologiesStrong communication and collaboration skills within cross-functional engineering environmentsAbility to work effectively within fast-paced manufacturing and development operationsPreferred QualificationsExperience supporting photonics, optoelectronics, compound semiconductor, or advanced materials manufacturingExperience with wafer-level defect mapping and classification techniquesKnowledge of crystal characterization methodologiesExperience supporting high-volume semiconductor manufacturing operationsExposure to automation or advanced data analysis platformsExperience supporting both manufacturing and R&D organizations simultaneouslyWhat You GetCompetitive base salary with annual bonus opportunityComprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matchOpportunity to support cutting-edge semiconductor and photonics technologies driving AI growthHigh-visibility engineering role supporting both manufacturing and advanced R&D initiativesExposure to advanced semiconductor metrology platforms and characterization technologiesOpportunity to contribute directly to process optimization, yield improvement, and manufacturing scale-upCollaborative engineering culture with strong technical mentorship and career growth opportunitiesStable and rapidly growing semiconductor business with long-term investment and expansion plansOpportunity to help shape a growing metrology organization supporting critical semiconductor technologies