Dry Etch Equipment Engineer

As a Dry Etch Equipment Engineer at Broadcom Limited’s Wireless Semiconductor Division, you will be responsible for owning and supporting advanced dry etch equipment in an 8” wafer fabrication facility. This role involves collaborating with Technology Development and Process Engineering to establish robust equipment and processes through rigorous characterization and statistical validation. You will drive tactical execution and strategic improvements, including hardware and software optimization, and implement preventative maintenance procedures. The position requires strong diagnostic skills and experience with statistical methods to support high-volume manufacturing and enable technological leadership.

Must Have

• Strong ownership of tactical execution and strategic improvement
• Provide technical leadership in evaluating, troubleshooting, improving and maintaining equipment
• Existing equipment upgrades and tool conversions with qualification support
• Develop and implement preventative, predictive and high precision maintenance procedures
• Work with team members to meet organizational goals
• Collaborate with Process Engineering and R&D to conceptualize and progress opportunities
• Implement robust monitoring methodologies for equipment performance
• BS in EE, ME, ChemE, or Materials Science
• 5+ years related experience
• Experience with Dry Etch equipment
• Detail oriented with strong fundamentals in core equipment engineering functions
• Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills for process/equipment interactions
• Practical experience applying structured problem-solving methods
• Practical experience in Fault Detection & Classification (FDC) systems
• Working knowledge and practical experience with SPC, DOE and statistical hypothesis testing
• Mature data analysis skills using JMP, Minitab, Spotfire and Excel/Access
• Proficient in the use of hand tools, common hardware and fittings
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Commitment to effective communication
• Initiative to address and appropriately escalate problems to achieve rapid resolution
• Legally authorized to work in the US

Good to Have

• Basic understanding of MEMS and active device micro-fabrication techniques

Perks & Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Equity
• Medical plan
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• 401(K) participation including company matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Vacation time
• Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence

Description

As a Dry Etch Equipment Engineer with Broadcom Limited’s Wireless Semiconductor Division (WSD), you will own and support equipment used to develop and execute advanced processes in our state of the art 8” wafer fabrication facility located along the Front Range in Northern Colorado. Working with Technology Development and Process Engineering, you will be challenged by new materials, applications and device architectures. You will be responsible for establishing robust equipment and processes through rigorous characterization and statistical validation before ramping and supporting them in high volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Strong ownership of tactical execution and strategic improvement, including hardware and software optimization; reporting and ownership of related projects and metrics.
• Provide technical leadership in evaluating, troubleshooting, improving and maintaining equipment.
• Existing equipment upgrades and tool conversions with qualification support.
• Develop and implement preventative, predictive and high precision maintenance procedures. Implementation includes documenting procedures, as well as training and certifying personnel.
• Work with team members to meet organizational goals through the proactive identification of opportunities and the subsequent development and execution of corresponding projects.
• Collaborate with Process Engineering and R&D to conceptualize and progress opportunities that enable continued technological leadership; working across roles & teams, both internal and external, to deliver benefit to the business.
• Implement robust monitoring methodologies for equipment performance, preferably detecting deviation before product is impacted (e.g. SPC, FDC, baselining & matching).

Job Qualifications

• BS in EE, ME, ChemE, or Materials Science is required.
• 5+ years related experience required
• Experience with Dry Etch equipment is highly preferred.
• Detail oriented with strong fundamentals in core equipment engineering functions.
• Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills for process/equipment interactions.
• Practical experience applying structured problem-solving methods.
• Practical experience in Fault Detection & Classification (FDC) systems, including setup, diagnostics and maintenance of those systems.
• Working knowledge and practical experience with SPC, DOE and statistical hypothesis testing.
• Mature data analysis skills using tools such as JMP, Minitab, Spotfire and Excel/Access.
• Proficient in the use of hand tools, common hardware and fittings with a demonstrated track record of quality workmanship.
• Excellent verbal and written skills. Commitment to effective communication.
• Initiative to address and appropriately escalate problems to achieve rapid resolution.
• Basic understanding of MEMS and active device micro-fabrication techniques is highly desirable.
• Legally authorized to work in the US

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $91,000 - $146,000

This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents, and equity in accordance with equity plan documents and equity award agreements.

Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.