Engineer I, Equipment Engineering
Core
Support the development, installation, and stable operation of advanced R&D equipment for new product development in the semiconductor industry.
Role type
Entry-level equipment engineering IC (semiconductor R&D)
Builds
R&D equipment for new product development
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing equipment (thin-film tools, plasma systems, robotics)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Semiconductor equipment installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting; Vacuum systems; Gas delivery systems; RF/plasma systems; Temperature control; Robotics/wafer handling; Electrical and control systems; Cleanroom operations; Chemical/gas safety handling
Preferred skills
Deposition equipment (thermal ALD, PEALD, PECVD); RF-induced plasma systems; Electro-pneumatic controls; Microprocessor-based controllers; Early-stage/first-of-kind equipment support
Technologies
Thermal ALD, PEALD, PECVD, RF plasma systems, electro-pneumatic controls, microprocessor-based controllers
Responsibilities
Support installation, upgrade, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of R&D equipment; Assist with first builds, bring-up, and testing of new products; Perform hands-on troubleshooting and root cause analysis; Support daily operation and monitoring of R&D lab equipment; Collaborate with Hardware, Electrical, Process, and Software engineers; Follow best-known methods and support documentation of maintenance procedures
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC