Process Engineer 3
Silfex · Springfield, OH
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Silfex (industrial) in Springfield, OH. Responsible to develop and implement wet etch chemistry processes in manufacturing.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, 5S, SMED, SPC, GD&T, Minitab
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Process Engineer roles in Ohio: typical posted base $83k–$115k.
Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 29 process engineer openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 28 other live process postings in Ohio.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 4+)
Typical $83k–$115k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 59%
- Root cause 41%
- Tooling 34%
- Six Sigma 34%
- ✓ Team leadership 28%
- ✓ SPC 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SMED, Minitab, PLC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Silfex in Springfield
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Full description from SilfexAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
with a strong emphasis of safety and quality. The position is the subject matter expert for Silicon etching for Semiconductor components in the company; and leads and establish required etch processes to customers.
Responsibilities
- ◆Responsible to develop and implement wet etch chemistry processes in manufacturing.
- ◆Evaluate new tool capabilities and modify existing tool for new product processing to meet customer
requirements
- ✓Define process conditions to achieve safety standards, quality, cost, and capacity for the chemical etch processes
- ✓Establish critical to quality process parameters and work with manufacturing to define process controls ensuring etch processes operate at optimum performance
- ✓Partner with Research and Development Team to receive new etch technologies, implement the new technologies for manufacturing success.
- ✓Evaluation of current processes to establish capability and implement improvements to enhance processes and products
- ✓Responsible for developing and establish process capability and process control, repeatability, and stability through SPC, engineering controls, and other effective process management methods.
- ✓Responsible for project planning, creating budgets, and Return on Investment to ensure you meet Annual Operating Plans. Commits to deliverables and is accountable for executing projects on-time and within budget.
- ✓Collaborate cross functionally to support business
requirements
for chemical etch process.
- ✓Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the Silfex Quality Management System and properly apply Quality Procedures and Operating Procedures.
- ✓Application of Lean manufacturing concepts, including 5S, SMED, Single Part Flow.
- ✓Carries out special projects and all other additional duties per business needs in etch clean area.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily through knowledge, skill, and/or ability.
- ✓Bachelor or Master of Science in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
- ✓5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment or Semiconductor industry
- ✓Knowledge of wet chemistries focused on Silicon etching with interaction of chemistries and impact of product parameters
- ✓Knowledge of Si – surface cleaning
- ✓Proficient in reading part drawings and in interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T)
- ✓Experience in Lean technologies in a manufacturing environment including advanced problem solving/6-sigma skills
- ✓Demonstrated skills in process control and process optimization
- ✓Must be able to work effectively individually and in a team environment
- ✓Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities
- ✓Must be able to perform successfully under minimum supervision
- ✓Competent with MSOffice Suite products and advance skills in Microsoft Excel
- ✓Statistical analysis software experience, preferably JMP or Minitab
- ✓Experience with Quality Systems, Conformance, and Compliance standards
- ✓Knowledge of Special Process Controls and or Copy Exact and other Semi Standards
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From smartphones to solar panels, innovative technology is needed to create the devices we use every day. Silfex’s silicon components help make that technology a reality.
Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company is the leading provider of precision silicon components used to make and operate semiconductor tools, which enable the trillion-dollar global electronics industry. Our company’s products are integral to the semiconductor equipment and optical markets. The outstanding team at Silfex makes that possible – through our people, we are advancing the world.
The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.
Our Perks and Benefits
At Silfex, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits that start on your first day of employment.
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Essential Function
Position is responsible for developing, optimizing, and controlling critical chemical etch processes of Silicon and other brittle materials to meet semiconductor grade cleanliness for dielectric etch and deposition applications. The primary focus is on managing and controlling the process to meet customer
Equipment Operated
- •Standard Office Equipment
- •Ability to learn process equipment including Operator/Maintenance interface with PLCs and machine controls
Culture
- •Display a positive attitude and strong work ethic that reflects the Mission and Core Values of Silfex.
- •Create and maintain a culture where workplace safety is part of everything we do. Provide the safest possible workplace to our employees by modeling and following all company safety policies, reporting any incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to Silfex management. Wear all PPE as required by work area or job function.
- •Communication – Begin with the end in mind – Communicate boldly as well as effectively with empathy and respect to inspire teamwork and collaboration vertically and horizontally within Silfex.
- •Assist in applying lean manufacturing concepts and 5S. Demonstrate ownership of continuous improvement ideas and activities. Maintain organization and cleanliness, housekeeping and 5S within work area. Maintain these areas at the highest degree possible while responsibly escalating any maintenance issues.