Keysight Technologies · 13 hours ago
R&D Process Engineering Technician – Wafer Fab
Santa Rosa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$72K/yr - $120K/yrKeysight Technologies is a leader in technology innovation, focusing on electronic design and manufacturing solutions. They are seeking an R&D Process Engineering Technician to develop and optimize manufacturing processes for passive interposer substrates, collaborating closely with various teams to achieve production and quality targets.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain wet chemical processes including solvent cleans, acid/base etches, electroplating, and wafer planarization
Adhere to safe chemical‑handling practices
Conduct engineering experiments and contribute to designing the experiments
Review metrology results (thickness, uniformity, surface defects), determine course of action and guide production staff
Support chemical sequences, etch‑rate characterization, surface conditioning, and tool qualification
Understand and interpret engineering data and experimental results
Understand process flow, verify recipes, and transact jobs in MES
Communicate clearly with other shifts regarding tool and process status
Train operators and engineers and collaborate cross‑functionally (process, equipment, integration, test, etc.)
Generate, track, and report technical data to engineering and management
Leverage Python, Excel macros, and SQL for automated data review and monitoring
Partner with Engineering and Operations to implement robust process control and support production processes; diagnose and resolve process problems with urgency
Supporting capital equipment acquisition projects that include tool evaluation, characterization, process development, and qualification
Qualification
Required
High school graduate with strong aptitude in science and math
Relevant experience in a cleanroom or high-tech production floor
Hands-on experience with advanced technologies and specific skills in wet chemical processes including solvent cleans, acid/base etches, and safe chemical‑handling practices
Strong background in wafer cleaning workflows, defect mechanisms, contamination control, and surface condition behavior across chemical and mechanical processes
Fluent using computers, Microsoft Office, and other common software tools
Candidates must have strong problem-solving and analytical skills as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional interactions
Strong accountability, self-initiative and proactive attitude are required for success
Must be US Person
Preferred
Associate's or bachelor's degree in STEM field is highly preferred
Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and design of experiments (DOE) is advantageous
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision
Health Savings Account
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Life, Accident, Disability insurance
Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
401(k) Plan
Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
Paid Family Leave
Discounts, Perks
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption Assistance
ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
Restricted Stock Units
Company
Keysight Technologies
Keysight Technologies is an electronic measurement company.
Founded in 1939
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.35BKey Investors
"Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)"
2025-04-10Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2024-10-02Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-09-15Grant
Leadership Team
Satish Dhanasekaran
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Brad Doerr
Vice President and General Manager
Recent News
2026-02-12
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