Senior Equipment Engineer

About the role

The Senior Equipment Engineer will be responsible for the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of critical automated test equipment used to validate and manufacture AMD's next-generation semiconductor products. This role requires a hands-on approach to solving complex equipment issues, driving uptime, and improving manufacturing efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Own the reliability, performance, and operational readiness of ATE lab equipment and infrastructure.
• Serve as the technical escalation point for complex equipment issues, leading root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Drive equipment uptime, yield improvement, and manufacturing efficiency through data-driven problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain maintenance plans, troubleshooting procedures, response flows, and Best Known Methods (BKMs).
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to support new technology introductions and equipment readiness.
• Mentor technicians and engineers while leveraging automation, analytics, and AI-enabled tools to improve diagnostics and operational effectiveness.

Requirements

• Experience supporting semiconductor Automated Test Equipment (ATE) in a manufacturing or lab environment.
• Strong troubleshooting expertise with electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical systems, including root cause analysis and hardware debug.
• Hands-on experience with ATE platforms and associated hardware, including Advantest, Cohu, and Hontech/Huntech equipment.
• Knowledge of oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, digital multimeters, schematics, and electronic test methodologies.
• Experience developing technical procedures, maintenance documentation, and training materials to support operational excellence.
• Familiarity with data analytics, automation, Python, or AI-assisted diagnostics used to improve equipment reliability and manufacturing performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Relevant certifications in semiconductor manufacturing, equipment engineering, reliability, or automation are a plus.

Skills

• Technical problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages.
• Experience with data analytics and AI.

Benefits

AMD offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Specific details are provided in the benefits section of the posting.