Equipment Engineer
Job Summary
Job Description
As an Equipment Engineer, you will lead tool maintenance, optimization, and strategic improvement initiatives within the semiconductor manufacturing facility. Responsibilities include leading equipment installation, maintenance, and improvement. You will analyze tool performance, collaborate with teams, manage vendor relationships, and develop maintenance plans. You will ensure compliance with safety protocols and provide detailed documentation. The role may require travel to subcontractor sites in Asia.
Must have:
- Bachelor’s/Master’s in Engineering discipline.
- 2+ years experience in semiconductor equipment engineering.
- Technical knowledge of one or more toolsets.
- Strong analytical skills with SPC and RCA proficiency.
- Experience with automation and equipment troubleshooting.
- Excellent communication and project management skills.
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Job Details
Job Description
We are seeking a highly experienced and technically skilled Equipment Engineer to lead tool maintenance, optimization, and strategic improvement initiatives within our semiconductor manufacturing facility. You will play a key role in maximizing equipment uptime, supporting process stability, and driving cost-efficiency.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the installation, qualification, maintenance, and continuous improvement of complex semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
- Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting chronic tool issues and implementing long-term corrective actions.
- Analyze tool performance data (OEE, MTBF, MTTR) and drive strategies to improve equipment reliability and uptime.
- Collaborate with process engineering, production, and facilities teams to support operational goals.
- Manage vendor relationships for tool upgrades, spare parts, and service contracts.
- Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance plans.
- Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects including new tool introduction, capacity expansion, and yield improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with all safety protocols, cleanroom standards, and quality systems.
- Provide detailed documentation and reports on tool status, repair history, and improvement initiatives.
- Position may require periodic travel to subcontractor sites in Asia.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related engineering discipline.
- Minimum of 2 years of direct experience in equipment engineering within a semiconductor fabrication (front-end or back-end) environment.
- Deep technical knowledge of one or more toolsets (e.g., Xcerra ASL1000 testers, Rasco, XuFeng and equivalent gravity-feed test handlers, Ismeca, Existech and equivalent rotary/turret test handlers is desirable).
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in SPC, FMEA, RCA, and use of data analysis tools (Excel, JMP, Minitab, etc.).
- Hands-on experience with automation systems, tool control software, and equipment troubleshooting.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and project management skills.
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