Principal Process Engineer-Etch
TSMC · Camas, WA
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Process
- Base pay
- $108k–$173k
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 12 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior process role at TSMC (industrial) in Camas, WA. Additionally, you can freely decide and change any time whether you accept cookies or choose to opt out of cookies to improve website's performance, as well as cookies used to display content tailored to your interests.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- Root cause, SPC, DOE, Casting
- Base pay
- $108k–$173k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Process Engineer roles in Washington: typical posted base $92k–$145k. This one lists $108k–$173k.
Median of the low and high ends of 13 live postings that list pay, out of 17 process engineer openings in Washington, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Washington plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 16 other live process postings in Washington.
- Base pay
- About 18% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $92k–$145k, from 12 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Automation 35%
- ✓ Root cause 29%
- ✓ DOE 29%
- ✓ SPC 24%
- FDA / GMP 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Process team at TSMC
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from TSMCAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Qualifications
- ✓BS or higher in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Physics or Material Science.
- ✓At least 5+ year’s ETCH process experience working in a high-volume manufacturing semiconductor Fab.
- ✓Understanding of principle of ETCH process knowledge, and it is a plus for equipment knowledge and/or integration knowledge ( Perferred ).
- ✓Strong data analysis capability includes commonality check and DOE ( Perferred ) .
- ✓Multi-tasking and project management skills to balance and follow-thru with many tasks at once meeting deadlines and executing plans ( Perferred ) .
- ✓Work with Manufacturing, Equipment and other function team to achieve quality and capacity goals ( Perferred ) .
responsibilities
to support business needs.
- ◆Team player with leadership skills, able to multitask in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
- ◆Goal-driven with experience in high-performing team cultures.
- ◆Quick to assimilate new technology.
- ◆Skilled in troubleshooting complex problems and addressing root causes.
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Principal Process Engineer-Etch
Join TSMC Washington and help power the future of technology. At TSMC, we don't just make semiconductors; we innovate to transform industries and enhance lives. As the world’s leading semiconductor foundry, we partner with top tech companies to drive advancements in industries such as healthcare, automotive, consumer electronics, and renewable energy. At TSMC Washington, you'll thrive where innovation meets precision manufacturing, and integrity guides our high standards and customer trust. Our visionary leaders collaborate with clients to achieve groundbreaking results, ensuring our leadership in the semiconductor sector. Explore career opportunities with TSMC Washington and join a company with a commitment to excellence and innovation.
As a principal process engineer minimizes process variations and excursions in product manufacturing process so as to maximize wafer yield.
included but not limited to
- •Perform data analysis using SPC, Real-time monitoring methods, and additional sources to monitor and maintain the performance of the process.
- •Cross work with other function team for new technology transfer, process development, and problem-solving activities.
- •Need commit the flexible personal time, once, fab business goal needed as abnormal event handling, meeting with TSMC in the Asia time zone, and etc.
Job
Personal Attributes
- •Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
- •Initiative-driven with adaptable priorities and
Physical Requirement
- •Ability to remain stationary for extended periods, primarily while working at a desk, with occasional movement around the facility.
- •Frequent use of a computer, which involves looking at screens for extended durations.
- •Occasionally required to carry items weighing up to 12 pounds
Eligibility
- •All applicants must possess legal authorization to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
- •To be eligible for employment at TSMC, candidates must successfully pass a background check and a drug screening. Please note, in compliance with Washington state regulations, the drug screen will not test for cannabis (marijuana) use.
Work Location & Schedule
This position operates on-site at our Camas, Washington location during core business hours, Monday through Friday 8 am – 5 pm; however, there may be occasions when additional hours are necessary to meet project demands.
Total Rewards
- •This position is also eligible for a Sign-On Bonus depending on various factors.
- •This position is also eligible for a Relocation Bonus depending on various factors.
Benefits
Employees and their families are offered access to comprehensive coverage, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, our wellbeing program, as well as basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Additionally, employees can enroll in our 401(k) plan with an employer match and participate in the employee stock purchase program. Employees receive 12 recognized holidays per year and accrue 120 hours of paid time off annually their first year.
Onsite amenities include a fitness center, a game room, on-site physical therapist, and a subsidized café where meals cost as low as $6 a day!
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