Sr. Process Engineer, Diffusion, Terafab

Terafabis building a vertically integrated semiconductor factoryatan unprecedented scale. The facility brings logic, memory, packaging, test, and lithography mask production under one roof,optimizedfor rapid iteration andmaximumcompute density per square foot.

Process engineering is the discipline that turnsTerafabtechnology into reality, atom by atom. This role owns diffusion and thermal annealing across three distinct chip families: edge-inference processors, space-hardened data center AI chips for orbital satellites, and high-bandwidth memory. The engineer will develop andoptimizedopant diffusion, oxidation, annealing, and related thermal processes while balancing junction profiles, dopant activation, thermal budgets, defectivity, and integration constraints across radically different product requirements.

This is a highly hands-on role requiring deepexpertisein diffusion and thermal processing while collaborating closely with ion implantation, thin films, etch, CMP, metallization, photo, metrology, and integration teams in one of the most ambitiousfabprograms in the world.

• Develop and qualify diffusion, oxidation, and rapid thermal annealing (RTA/RTP) processes, including dopant diffusion, junction formation, source/drain activation, channel doping, well implants, oxidation, andhigh-temperatureanneals

• Optimizecritical diffusion and thermal process outcomes: dopant profiles, junction depth, sheet resistance, dopant activation, defect annealing, thermal budget management, and stress control

• Own thermal/diffusion processes end-to-end: from tool installation and qualification through process window definition, recipe optimization,particleand contamination control, and HVM handoff

• Qualify diffusion and thermal tools from installation to production readiness, including furnace and RTP chamber matching, uniformity control, ambient control, and stability qualification

• Analyze process, dopant distribution, and device performance relationships using first-principles, physics-based approaches to understand diffusion mechanisms, transient enhanced diffusion (TED), and optimization strategies

• Lead root cause analysis for profile drift, defectivity, and device param shifts;establishinline metrology and SPC control strategies; and drive systematic yield improvement

• Support 24/7 manufacturing operations through rotations, on-call availability, and rapid response to critical production issues

• Drive development of next-generation thermal processes and annealing techniques for advanced nodes and specialized applications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent experience

• 5+ years of hands-on diffusion, thermal processing, or implant/anneal integration experience in a semiconductorfab, with strong focus onadvancedlogic or memory technologies

• Deepexpertisein diffusion furnaces, RTP/RTA, spike anneals, and related tools

• Proventrack recordestablishingProcess of Record (POR) for diffusion and annealing steps at advanced nodes

• Proficiencywith relevant metrology

• StrongDesign of Experimentsskills and statistical analysis capability

• Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to work proactively across ion implantation, thin films, integration, and equipment engineering teams

• Passion for ambitious, vertically integrated semiconductor programs and building high-performancecomputetechnologies

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program