Process Engineer - Photo
TSMC · Camas, WA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Base pay
- $87k–$107k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 9 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level 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
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, SPC, Casting
- Base pay
- $87k–$107k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · relocation help
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Process Engineer roles in Washington: typical posted base $92k–$135k. This one lists $87k–$107k.
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 22% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Typical $105k–$145k, from 12 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 35%
- Automation 35%
- ✓ SPC 24%
- ✓ Casting 24%
- DOE 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Process team at TSMC
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- 2
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- 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
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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
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This plant: TSMC in Camas
1 other open role at this site.
- Principal Process Engineer-Etch · Process · Senior
Full description from TSMCAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Requirements
- ✓Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Materials Engineering, Chemistry, or Physics.
- ✓Experience: 0–2 years of experience in semiconductor photo process engineering (internship or co-op experience is highly valued).
- ✓Technical Skills: Familiarity with the Poseidon fab system and statistical analysis tools (such as JMP) is a plus.
- ✓Work Authorization: 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.
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.
qualifications
Comprehensive Benefits
We are committed to supporting the holistic well-being of our employees and their families by offering a robust benefits package:
- ✓Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, a dedicated employee wellness program, basic life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
- ✓Financial Future: A 401(k) retirement plan with a competitive company match and an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
- ✓Work-Life Balance: 12 paid holidays per year and 120 hours of accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) during your first year.
- ✓On-Site Campus Amenities: Access to a fully equipped fitness center, an interactive game room, an on-site physical therapist, and a subsidized café offering high-quality meals for as low as $6 a day.
For inquiries or further details regarding our benefits package, please contact us at recruitingwa@tsmc.com .
E qual Opportunity Employer (EOE)
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Process Engineer - Photo
Join TSMC Washington and help power the future of global technology. As the world’s leading semiconductor foundry, TSMC partners with industry pioneers to drive advancements in critical sectors, including healthcare, automotive, and renewable energy. At our Washington facility, we unite precision manufacturing with a culture of continuous innovation. We are seeking driven professionals who share our commitment to integrity, excellence, and collaboration to join us in shaping the next generation of technology.
included but not limited to
- •Communication and coordination with HQ counterpart in TSMC Taiwan.
- •Basic knowledge in photolithography process and understand of mask operations
- •Sustain daily photo process production operation which includes but is not limited to
- •Trouble shooting basic tool issues and making decision based on effective data analysis
- •Process monitor for SPC trends and provide support for abnormal events
- •Ongoing defect./yield improvement cases
- •New process development and transferring or new product/technologies and BKM from HQ
- •New process qualification and tool release
Personal Attributes
- •Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
- •Initiative-driven with adaptable priorities and
Physical Requirement
- •Ability to spend majority of shift on feet, both walking and standing, with occasional sitting.
- •Frequent coordinated use of hands.
- •Lift and or carry up to 56 pounds.
- •Pushing or pulling 66 pounds.
- •Occasionally reach, bend forward while standing, or squat. Eligibility:
Work Location & Schedule
This position operates fully on-site at our campus in Camas, Washington . * Standard Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. * Flexibility: Candidates should have the flexibility to work additional hours as needed to meet business and project milestones.
At TSMC, your base salary is just one component of a highly competitive total rewards package designed to recognize your contributions. * Starting Salary Range: $87,000 to $106,764 per year (for new hires). * Full Position Range: $87,000 to $115,580 per year. Final compensation is determined by a variety of factors, including specialized skills, qualifications, education, experience, and internal equity. * Sign-On & Relocation: This position is eligible for both a Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Assistance , subject to candidate