Equipment Engineer (Level 2) - Long-Term Contract

Equipment Engineer (Level 2) – Long-Term Contract

Industry: Semiconductor / Advanced Technology / R&D
Work Environment: On-Site – Cleanroom / R&D Laboratory

Experience: 3–5 Years Preferred

Job Summary / Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a hands-on Equipment Engineer (Level 2) to support semiconductor fabrication, precision equipment, and advanced R&D operations for a leading Fortune 500 technology client.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in equipment engineering, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and equipment reliability, preferably within a semiconductor cleanroom or advanced R&D laboratory.

This individual should have strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills, experience supporting complex laboratory or semiconductor equipment, and the ability to independently diagnose problems, perform root cause analysis, and improve equipment performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, mechanical, hardware, software, and equipment-control issues.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve equipment reliability and uptime.
• Maintain, calibrate, and optimize semiconductor fabrication, metrology, and laboratory equipment.
• Develop and execute preventive maintenance programs and equipment performance improvements.
• Support equipment installation, upgrades, qualification, and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with process engineers, research scientists, technicians, and equipment vendors.
• Maintain equipment documentation, maintenance records, SOPs, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities for automation and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with cleanroom protocols and equipment safety standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field, or equivalent relevant technical experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in equipment engineering, semiconductor equipment maintenance, or laboratory equipment support preferred.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting complex electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical systems.
• Experience with preventive maintenance, calibration, root cause analysis, and equipment reliability improvements.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, technical manuals, and equipment documentation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with semiconductor fabrication equipment such as photolithography, deposition, etching, electroplating, or wafer processing systems.
• Familiarity with optical metrology equipment, interferometers, MTF testing systems, or precision measurement instruments.
• Experience with equipment installation, qualification, commissioning, and vendor coordination.
• Knowledge of MES, CMMS, equipment automation, or maintenance tracking systems.
• Familiarity with Python, SQL, Power BI, or equipment performance monitoring tools.
• Experience working in cleanroom environments or advanced semiconductor R&D laboratories.