Semiconductor Process Engineer
Lex
San Francisco, CA, USA
USD 147,400-272,100 / year + Equity
Posted on Mar 21, 2026
Summary
We are looking for a Semiconductor Process Engineer to join our team.
Description
This is a full-time position developing and maintaining semiconductor processes (etch, thin films, lithography, bonding, CMP) in a semiconductor fabrication facility.
Responsibilities
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $147,400 and $272,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
We are looking for a Semiconductor Process Engineer to join our team.
Description
This is a full-time position developing and maintaining semiconductor processes (etch, thin films, lithography, bonding, CMP) in a semiconductor fabrication facility.
Responsibilities
- Recipe development, process controls, experiment design/execution, and data analysis to optimize device performance and yield
- Maintain cleanroom operations, collaborates with technicians & equipment engineers to improve uptime and performance
- Works across integration teams for process handoffs
- Support foundry transfers
- BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience
- Experience with Cleanroom fab environment & Protocols
- Experience in Design of Experiments (DOE) methodology
- Ability to generate, analyze and interpret data
- MS with 5+ years or PhD with 3+ years in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience of semiconductor process equipment such as photolithography, dry and wet etch, thin film deposition, bonding, dicing and CMP
- Experience with failure analysis characterization techniques like SEM, XRD etc
- Experience with data analysis tools and principles of statistically designed experiments (JMP, Matlab, Python etc)
- Experience in optoelectronics, III-V semiconductor devices and materials
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $147,400 and $272,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.