R&D Nano Patterning Technology Development (NPTD) 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.

Job Responsibilities

NPTD is responsible for nano patterning technology research development and implementation on the production line, with a focus on TSMC's mainstream technologies such as advanced lithography, high-NA EUV, e-beam technology, and optical simulations required for N2, A14, and A10 nodes. Job responsibilities include researching and applying new lithography processes, jointly developing new EUV equipment with suppliers, developing new materials and measurement technology for new components, predicting patterning behaviors through optical simulations, addressing failures during the new process development, improving yield and transistor performance, assessing stability and reducing costs in the early stages of mass production, establishing standard operating procedures, and transferring technology to mass production plants.

Job Qualifications

1. Master’s degree or above in an engineering or scientific field such as Materials Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or Optics.

2. Being passionate about developing world-leading technologies.

3. Possessing solid technical understanding of IC processing equipment, integrated flow, chemistry, and physics.

4. Exhibiting good and open communication skills and ability to work within cross-functional teams, including internal and external partners.

5. Being fluent in English.

6. Having skills in AI and programming is preferred.

7. Possessing strong knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE) principles. Knowledge of machine learning or artificial intelligence is an added advantage.

8. Demonstrating flexibility in changing priorities and responsibilities to support business needs.

9. Engaging in hands-on participation in process or hardware with a strong sense of ownership.

10. Being willing to make frequent fab presence.

11. Requiring strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills based on fundamental, rather than empirical models.

12. Possessing excellent written and spoken communication skills is required.

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.