Equipment Engineer

Position SummaryThe Equipment Engineer is responsible for supporting, maintaining, and improving semiconductor wafer fab equipment to ensure reliable manufacturing operations and consistent process performance. This role provides hands-on technical leadership in equipment troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, reliability improvement, equipment optimization, and new equipment qualification across key wafer fabrication processes. The Equipment Engineer works closely with Process Engineering, Production, Equipment Technicians, and equipment vendors to resolve complex technical issues, improve equipment uptime and capability, and support manufacturing requirements. The position also plays a key role in establishing equipment standards, maintaining technical documentation, and developing the technical capabilities of Equipment Technicians.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport wafer fab equipment including photolithography, dry etch/RIE, PECVD, metallization, wet processing, lapping/polishing, vacuum systems, and related semiconductor processing equipmentEnsure equipment performance and critical parameters consistently meet process and manufacturing requirementsLead high-level troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex or recurring equipment issuesDefine and maintain preventive maintenance requirements, procedures, checklists, and critical equipment parameters, and ensure proper execution by Equipment TechniciansMonitor equipment performance and downtime and drive improvements in uptime, reliability, and process capabilityIdentify and implement equipment improvements, upgrades, and optimization opportunitiesSupport installation, qualification, and production release of new equipmentWork closely with Process Engineering, Production, Equipment Technicians, and vendors to resolve equipment-related issues and support manufacturing needsMaintain key equipment documentation and support training and technical development of Equipment TechniciansQualifications3+ years of hands-on semiconductor wafer fab equipment engineering experienceBachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related technical fieldStrong equipment troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving skillsGood understanding of preventive maintenance and equipment reliabilityStrong communication and planning skills