Staff Equipment Engineer
Core
Senior technical contributor responsible for engineering ownership, reliability, and continuous improvement of photolithography equipment in semiconductor manufacturing.
Role type
Staff Equipment Engineer (Photolithography)
Builds
Photolithography manufacturing tools and processes for semiconductor production
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Photolithography
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure (manufacturing equipment)
Required skills
Equipment ownership, line-sustaining, troubleshooting, root cause analysis (RCA), preventive and predictive maintenance planning, equipment qualification, OEE improvement, spare parts strategy, technical mentoring
Preferred skills
Experience with Nikon i14 steppers, TEL Tracks (MK5/MK7/ACT), UT1500 Steppers, vacuum ovens, high-volume clean-room manufacturing
Technologies
Nikon i14 steppers, TEL Tracks, UT1500 Steppers, vacuum ovens
Responsibilities
Act as equipment owner for assigned manufacturing tools ensuring availability, reliability, safety, and performance; Lead line-sustaining activities including troubleshooting and corrective actions; Drive OEE improvement initiatives through downtime analysis; Plan and validate preventive and predictive maintenance strategies; Lead equipment qualification and transfer activities; Review and approve equipment modifications; Perform root cause analysis using structured methodologies; Develop and maintain work instructions and maintenance standards; Manage spare parts strategy and supplier engagement; Provide technical mentoring to engineers and technicians
Seniority
Staff, senior technical contributor with mentorship responsibilities