Plasma Process & Equipment Engineer (m/f/d)

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Job Title:

Plasma Process & Equipment Engineer (m/f/d)

Posting Start Date:

3/13/26

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Description:

Job Overview We are looking for a highly motivated Process & Equipment Engineer (m/f/d) specializing in Plasma Processing to support and optimize semiconductor manufacturing operations. This role focuses on plasma-based deposition, etch, and ashing technologies, including PECVD, RIE, IBE, and Etch systems . You will be responsible for process development, tool qualification, and continuous improvement of plasma processes to ensure stable manufacturing performance, high yield, and cost-effective production.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (R&D, maintenance, production, quality teams) and external equipment suppliers to maintain process stability, implement new technologies, and drive operational excellence in a high-volume fab environment. Job Requirements Process Development & Optimization:

Develop, characterize, and optimize plasma-based semiconductor processes such as PECVD deposition, reactive ion etching (RIE), ion beam etching (IBE), and plasma ashing systems

Define and refine process windows and plasma parameters (RF power, pressure, gas chemistry, bias voltage, temperature) using Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis

Investigate yield excursions, plasma-induced defects, and process deviations through systematic root cause analysis.

Establish and maintain process control strategies including monitoring of film thickness, etch rate, uniformity, selectivity, defect density, and plasma stability

Support development and transfer of new plasma recipes and technology nodes from R&D to high-volume manufacturing

Equipment Engineering:

Lead equipment selection, specification, and installation for new tools and technology upgrades

Drive tool qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and process-tool matching across fleet

Monitor and improve equipment uptime, MTBF and throughput using TPM methods

Interface with equipment vendors for troubleshooting, upgrades, and preventive maintenance optimization

Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement:

Analyze large datasets from inline metrology tools (e.g., CD-SEM, ellipsometry, profilometry, plasma diagnostics) and electrical test results to identify trends and prevent process drift

Develop or support automation scripts, monitoring dashboards, and data visualization tools for real-time tracking of process and equipment performance

Participate in FMEA, risk assessments, and change management activities for new process introduction and equipment modifications

Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, plasma consumable optimization, and cost-of-poor-quality (CoPQ) reduction

Collaboration & Documentation:

Provide technical support for production teams on process and equipment issues

Collaborate with global engineering teams for technology transfer and benchmarking

Document process recipes, work instructions, specifications, and change controls in compliance with quality standards (e.g. ISO9000, IATF)

What your background should look like

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or a related field

3-5 years of experience in semiconductor process or equipment engineering in a manufacturing fab (preferred; entry‑level candidates with relevant internships will also be considered)

Solid understanding of semiconductor single‑unit processes, tool hardware, vacuum systems, RF plasma, thermal processes, or chemical reactions

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; proficiency with data analysis tools and programming languages is a plus (e.g., JMP, R, Python, MATLAB, etc.)

Fluency in English and conversational German skills required

Competencies Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

About TE Connectivity

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.

Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn , Facebook , WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS: We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority!

• Competitive Salary Package • Performance-Based Bonus Plans • Health and Wellness Incentives • Employee Stock Purchase Program • Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events • Employee Resource Group

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com . If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.

Across our global sites and business units, we put together packages of benefits that are either supported by TE itself or provided by external service providers. In principle, the benefits offered can vary from site to site.

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Job Locations:

Peter-Behrens-Stra. 15 Berlin, Berlin 12459 Germany

Posting City:

Berlin

Job Country:

Germany

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Requisition ID:

149345

Workplace Type:

Onsite

External Careers Page:

Engineering & Technology

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