Senior Engineer Equipment - CVD/Thin Films
Core
Technical ownership of CVD/Thin Film manufacturing equipment in a high-volume semiconductor fab, driving improvements in tool performance, reliability, yield, and factory productivity.
Role type
Senior IC equipment engineer (semiconductor manufacturing)
Builds
Semiconductor chips and components for the Intelligent Edge (automotive, healthcare, data centers, etc.)
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Wafer fabrication
Required skills
Semiconductor equipment troubleshooting, CVD/Thin Film process knowledge, Applied Materials/Novellus platform expertise, Preventive maintenance strategy, OEE optimization, Root cause analysis, Lean manufacturing, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Fault Detection and Classification (FDC), Cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Experience with Applied Materials Producer/Centura/Endura or Novellus Concept One platforms, Data-driven analysis, Equipment upgrade implementation
Technologies
Applied Materials Producer, Novellus Concept One, Applied Materials Centura, Applied Materials Endura, Applied Materials Poly HTF, SPC, FDC
Responsibilities
Lead installation, qualification, and startup of new tools; Troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment issues to maximize uptime; Develop and improve preventative maintenance strategies; Drive improvements in equipment utilization, availability, and throughput; Develop equipment specifications and qualification plans; Provide technical mentorship to technicians and engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC