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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level PCVD Process Engineer to join their semiconductor fabrication expansion in Idaho City, ID. This role is ideal for new college graduates (or those who graduated within the last 24 months) with a STEM degree who want hands‑on experience developing, optimizing, and sustaining PCVD (plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition) processes in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

• Estimated pay: $106,285 per year (estimated)
• Employment type: Full time / Contractor
• Location: Idaho City, ID (on-site)

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What You’ll Do

• Support development, optimization, and sustainment of PCVD processes to improve product performance, yield, reliability, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Analyze process and manufacturing data to identify trends, investigate issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Process Integration, Equipment, Manufacturing, Quality, and other engineering teams to meet production and technology goals.
• Participate in process qualifications, experiments, and continuous improvement initiatives using statistical and engineering methodologies (SPC, DOE).
• Use data analytics tools and scripting to evaluate process performance and drive data-informed decisions.
• Explore and apply AI-assisted and agentic AI workflows to improve process monitoring, engineering productivity, and troubleshooting.
• Document results, present findings, and communicate technical recommendations to stakeholders.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a related STEM discipline.
• Graduating before the start date or graduated within the last 24 months.
• Foundational knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing, materials science, or process engineering gained via coursework, research, internships, or co‑op.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills demonstrated through academic projects, laboratory work, or internships.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co‑op, research, or lab experience in semiconductor manufacturing, microelectronics, nanotechnology, materials processing, or plasma‑enhanced deposition systems.
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC), experimental design (DOE), process characterization, or data visualization.
• Familiarity with programming/scripting or data analysis tools such as Python, JMP, MATLAB, SQL, or similar platforms.
• Experience applying AI, generative AI, or AI-assisted tools for engineering, automation, or data analysis tasks.
• Demonstrated leadership through student organizations, research teams, competitions, or project work.

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What Sets You Apart

• Strong curiosity and eagerness to learn in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to use data to identify root causes and recommend practical solutions.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to communicate across technical teams.
• Adaptability and willingness to take ownership of complex technical challenges.
• Passion for advancing semiconductor technology.

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Benefits & Culture

Confidential Client provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support wellbeing and professional growth, including medical, dental, and vision plan options, paid time off, and programs to protect income in the event of illness or injury. Team members receive mentorship and development opportunities to build technical expertise and progress their careers in semiconductor manufacturing.

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Compliance & Accommodation

Confidential Client and Careertakes comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; please contact your Careertakes recruiter to request assistance.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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