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Photolithography Process Engineer

Sandia National Laboratories · Albuquerque, NM

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Level
Engineer
Team
Process
Degree
Required
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Industrial
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An engineer-level process role at Sandia National Laboratories (industrial) in Albuquerque, NM.

They ask for
5+ years · degree required

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Process Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $91k–$130k.

Median of the low and high ends of 258 live postings that list pay, out of 766 process engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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Base pay
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Typical $91k–$130k, from 257 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Typical (5+ years)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

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  • Root cause 43%
  • Lean 32%
  • Six Sigma 24%
  • Tooling 22%
  • Team leadership 22%
  • New product launch 20%

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Full description from Sandia National LaboratoriesAs posted on their careers site.Show

The Photolithography Process Engineer role at Sandia National Laboratories is an exciting opportunity to join a highly experienced team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing photolithography related processes and developing solutions that enable the production of state-of-the-art devices. In this role, you will be expected to provide leadership, technical expertise, and guidance to the photolithography team.To be successful in this role, you must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a related field with at least 5 years of professional experience in the semiconductor industry. You must also have extensive knowledge of semiconductor fabrication techniques, advanced optical lithography processes, and advanced mask making processes. An understanding of semiconductor device physics and simulation tools, as well as knowledge of basic semiconductor process flows, is also essential.You must be an excellent communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to work collaboratively with other teams to develop innovative solutions. A detail-oriented mindset and strong problem-solving skills are also essential. Finally, you must have a strong commitment to safety, quality, and customer service.

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