Principal Equipment Engineer (Multiple Positions) #1599

About the role

A job at TSMC Arizona offers an opportunity to work at the most advanced semiconductor fab in the United States. TSMC Arizona’s first fab will operate its leading-edge semiconductor process technology (N4 process), starting production in the first half of 2025. The second fab will utilize its leading edge N3 and N2 process technology and be operational in 2028. The recently announced third fab will manufacture chips using 2nm or even more advanced process technology, with production starting by the end of the decade. America’s leading technology companies are ready to rely on TSMC Arizona for the next generations of chips that will power the digital future.

Principal Equipment Engineer - Brief Description

Retrofit component and parameters settings to improve tool performance and availability for diffusion, thin film, lithography or etching equipment in a clean room environment. Install and qualify new tool sets according to planned schedules, to add capacity in a timely manner. Solve critical equipment issues, improving tool uptime availability and utilization efficiency. Implement best known methods in hardware to control tools performance and utilization. Identify and pursue opportunities for hardware capability enhancement, driving defect reduction. Communicate with cross-function engineers or vendors, and serve as a module liaison with facilities, vendor, and manufacturing shift personnel.

Responsibilities

• Solve critical equipment issues, improving tool uptime availability and utilization efficiency.
• Implement best known methods in hardware to control tools performance and utilization.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for hardware capability enhancement, driving defect reduction.
• Communicate with cross-function engineers or vendors, and serve as a module liaison with facilities, vendor, and manufacturing shift personnel.

Requirements

• Education and Work Experience: Must have a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Automation Engineering or a related field, plus 5 years of experience in an engineering role. Company will also accept two (2) years of additional experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Technical Skills: Must have 3 years of experience with the following: Semiconductor manufacturing principles, practices and techniques as they relate to equipment engineering and maintenance; At least one of the following software: Creo 3D CAD, Pro-E, AutoCAD, MATLAB, COMSOL, Solidworks; Planning/scheduling within a manufacturing environment for tool install construction projects; At least one of the following: mechanical systems knowledge with a focus on semiconductor lithography track equipment robotics, pneumatics, or electrical systems; physics and chemistry principles as they apply to semiconductor lithography processes; or troubleshooting complex defect and hardware issues to resolve root cause issues; Overseeing junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to work on-site at our Phoenix Arizona facility.
• Standard Work Hours: 40 hrs/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits program that provides the resources you need to help you manage your health and achieve your goals across many areas of your life.
• Income-protection programs to financially assist you should you experience an injury or illness.
• A 401(k)-retirement savings plan to help you secure your financial future.
• Competitive paid time-off programs and paid holidays allowing you to recharge and spend time with your family and loved ones.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Standard Work Hours: 40 hrs/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Work Location

5088 W. Innovation Circle, Phoenix, AZ 85083

Company Information

TSMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.