Equipment Engineer
Core
Tool maintenance, repair, and optimization in a semiconductor fabrication environment, ensuring equipment reliability and uptime.
Role type
Senior IC Equipment Engineer (Semiconductor Fab)
Builds
Semiconductor process tools (MBE, PVD, MOCVD, etc.)
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / High-vacuum systems
Required skills
Semiconductor fabrication processes, high-power diode lasers, high-vacuum systems, electrical systems, mechanical systems, preventative maintenance, FMEA, SPC charts, tool modifications, vendor management, documentation, problem-solving, analytical skills
Preferred skills
Cross-functional collaboration, continuous improvement, independent work, hands-on troubleshooting
Technologies
MBE, PVD, MOCVD, Ion Beam Deposition, Sputter, Evaporation, high-power diode lasers, high-vacuum systems
Responsibilities
Coach multi-disciplinary teams on preventative maintenance routines; produce and maintain PM schedules; oversee modifications and upgrades of process equipment tools; provide technical support in production equipment repairment; maintain and track equipment downtime, failure modes, and spares inventory; interface with vendors and contractors for tool installation, upgrades, maintenance and modifications; write maintenance and recovery procedures; carry out Fingerprinting, FMEA, and determine equipment specific SPC charts; responsible for new tool purchase/ installs and equipment upgrade specification.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC