R&D Advanced Tool and Module Process Engineer

Established in 1987 and headquartered in Taiwan, TSMC pioneered the pure-play foundry business model with an exclusive focus on manufacturing its customers’ products. As of 2024, TSMC serves more than 500 customers and manufactures over 11,000 products for high-performance computing, smartphones, the Internet of Things (IoT), automotive, and digital consumer electronics. It is the world’s largest provider of logic ICs, with an annual capacity of over 17 million 12-inch equivalent wafers in 2025. TSMC operates fabs in Taiwan as well as manufacturing subsidiaries in Washington State, Japan and China, and the Company began construction on a specialty technology fab in Dresden, Germany, in 2024. In Arizona, TSMC is building three fabs, with the first starting 4nm production in 2025, the second by 2028, and the third by the end of the decade.

In R&D, module is responsible for technology research, development, and implementation on the production line, with a focus on TSMC's mainstream technologies such as advanced process equipment for lithography, etching, diffusion, and thin film, required for N2, A14, and A10 nodes. Job responsibilities include the research and application of new materials, joint development of new process equipment with suppliers, development of process module technology and measurement technology for new components, addressing failures during the new process development, improving yield and transistor performance, stability assessment and cost reduction in the early stage of mass production, establishment of standard operating procedures, and transfer of technology to mass production plants.

Job Responsibilities

1. Advanced module process development and baseline sustaining.

2. Process stability/manufacturability improvement for yield and reliability qualification.

3. Process/tool transfer to volume manufacturing.

Job Qualifications

1. MS or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, Physics, or a related engineering discipline.

2. Hands-on participation and a strong sense of ownership is required.

3. Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills, based upon fundamental, rather than empirical models is required.

4. Excellent written and spoken communication skills is required.

5. Experience in IC fabrication would be an added advantage.

6. Must be effectively bilingual in Mandarin and English.

TSMC Core Values

At TSMC, we invite talented individuals who share our vision and values to contribute to our continued success. Our core values are the foundation of our culture, guiding every decision and action. We seek applicants who deeply resonate with these principles and embody them in their work: 

• Integrity: Tell the truth. We do not brag. We do not make commitments lightly. Once we make a commitment, we devote ourselves completely to meeting that commitment.
• Commitment: Employees are dedicated to the company, view the company’s success as their own and work diligently to make their best contributions. As commitment is mutual, the Company strives to serve the best interests of its employees. 
• Innovation: Innovation is the wellspring of the Company's growth. It means more than new ideas; it means putting ideas into practice. 
• Customer Trust: We strive to build deep and enduring relationships with our customers, who trust and rely on us to be part of their success over the long term.

 (For more details on TSMC’s Core Values, please visit：https://www.tsmc.com/english/aboutTSMC/values)Fostering a global inclusive workplace reflects TSMC’s core values and business philosophy and is essential for our future success. Our commitment to global inclusive workplace allows us to create an environment where every employee, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, race, ethnicity, nationality, political affiliation, or sexual orientation, can bring their unique perspective and experiences to work, enabling us to drive profitability, increase productivity, and unleash innovation. We strive to create a workplace that is equitable and accessible to all employees. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute to our mission and provide excellent service to our global customers.