Equipment Engineer - Metrology

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for metrology and automated sorting tools used in semiconductor manufacturing, ensuring optimal performance and uptime.
• Conduct and prescribe preventive and corrective maintenance of metrology equipment, troubleshooting issues to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (production, process engineers, and technicians) to diagnose and resolve tool issues.
• Support the installation and qualification of new metrology tools, ensuring they meet manufacturing requirements.
• Analyze tool performance data and generate reports to improve tool efficiency and identify potential issues early.
• Provide training and mentoring to technicians and other team members on tool operation and maintenance.
• Clock in and schedule support and maintenance with Equipment Vendors to drive continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering for Mechanical, Electronics, Computer or related fields.
• 5 years of experience working with semiconductor manufacturing equipment, preferably metrology tools responsible for defect inspection and measurement.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining complex electro-mechanical systems, including optical character recognition, robotics, and systems that rely on pneumatics, vacuum, and lasers.
• Excellent teamwork and good verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated strong partnership skills with Operations and Equipment Maintenance organizations.
• Good problem solving skills, sound analytical techniques, and an ability to solve problems systematically. Design of Experiment (DOE), characterization, and optimization capabilities.
• Strong understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and proficiency with data science and SPC software. Familiarity applying Lean manufacturing, Six-Sigma, and similar principles to complex issues.
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Able to work in a clean room environment, adhering to strict cleanliness protocols and wearing required clean room attire to maintain a contamination-free workspace.

Pay

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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.