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.
Who We're Looking For:
TSMC Washington is at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, where our teams are dedicated to advancing technology leadership, achieving manufacturing excellence, and fostering robust customer collaboration. We are seeking an energetic, analytical, and highly motivated Product Engineer (NCG/RCG) to join our dynamic team.
This role is ideal for a recent Master’s or Ph.D. graduate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Device Physics, Materials Science, or related disciplines who is eager to apply their academic foundation in device physics, IC design, and CMOS technology to real-world semiconductor manufacturing. You will work alongside experienced engineers to drive product yield improvement, conduct failure analysis, and support customer product ramp-ups.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Yield Analysis & Enhancement:
- Partner with Fab Process Integration and Module engineering teams to monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot baseline wafer sort/final test yield, identifying opportunities for yield improvement.
- Failure Analysis & Electrical Characterization:
- Utilize statistical data analysis tools, test data logs, and bench characterization to analyze yield fallout and identify root-cause failure mechanisms.
Process & Device Optimization:
- Apply fundamental knowledge of semiconductor device physics, process integration, and IC design/layout to assist in expanding the process window and optimizing product performance.
Customer Technical Support:
- Collaborate with senior product engineers to review customer engineering requirements, generate technical reports, and support customer-specific yield and quality inquiries.
New Product Introduction (NPI) & Ramp-Up:
- Support the tape-out-to-production lifecycle for customer products, assisting with test data validation, characterization data collection, and resolving technical bottlenecks to ensure smooth production ramp-ups.
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Recent Master’s or Ph.D. graduate (or graduating within the current academic cycle) in Electrical Engineering (EE), Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE), Device Physics, Materials Science & Engineering, Applied Physics, or a closely related discipline.
- Experience: 0–2 years of relevant experience (including graduate-level academic research, lab work, or industry internships).
Core Technical Knowledge:
- Strong theoretical foundation in CMOS device physics and process integration.
- Strong fundamentals to understand IC design principles, test methodologies, and circuit/layout architectures.
- Programming & Data Analysis Skills: Working knowledge of programming/scripting and statistical tools such as Python, SQL, SAS, or JMP for data extraction and analysis.
Soft Skills:
- Strong problem-solving mindset with high attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively across cross-functional engineering teams.
- Self-driven learner with the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Preferred Qualifications (A Plus):
- Prior internship, co-op, or research experience at a semiconductor design house, test facility, or wafer fab.
- Previous hands-on experience in IC design and test development, or experience with process integration.
- Experience with large-scale data mining, database querying, and advanced statistical analysis.
Personal Attributes:
- Convey complex technical concepts.
- Initiative-driven with priorities and responsibilities to support our needs.
- Excels as both a team player and a leader, encouraging collaboration.
- Motivated by achieving measurable results and improving performance.
- Maintains focus and accuracy when working on intricate tasks, ensuring accuracy while managing deadlines and pressures.
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. Production sustaining engineers are frequently required to adapt to a condensed 12-hour rotating shift or participate in on-duty weekend rotations.
Total Rewards & Compensation
At TSMC, your base salary is just one component of a highly competitive total rewards package designed to recognize your contributions. * Starting Salary Range: $92,220 to $124,664 per year (for new hires). * Full Position Range: $92,220 to $135,480 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 qualifications and eligibility. * Additional Incentives: Our total compensation package also features performance-based profit sharing, incentive bonuses, and tuition assistance.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
TSMC Washington, LLC is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact us at recruitingwa@tsmc.com. Accommodation requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable employment laws.
TSMC Core Values
We invite talented individuals who share our vision to join us in shaping the future of technology. Our core values define our culture, drive our decisions, and guide our daily actions. We seek candidates who embody these principles:
- Integrity: We act with absolute honesty, honor our commitments, and deliver on our promises with humility.
- Commitment: We foster a mutually beneficial partnership between the company and our employees, aligning personal dedication with collective success.
- Innovation: The engine of our growth. We do not just generate ideas; we execute them to drive meaningful advancement.
- Customer Trust: We build deep, enduring partnerships, positioning ourselves as a reliable pillar of our customers’ long-term success.
To learn more about what drives us, please visit TSMC Core Values.
