CVD Equipment Engineer

Insight Global; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a CVD Equipment Engineer to support high-volume semiconductor manufacturing by identifying and reducing recurring equipment faults, improving tool reliability and availability, and supporting installations and development activities.

You will define maintenance procedures, troubleshoot complex issues, analyze performance data, and develop action plans to prevent repeats, while training technicians and collaborating with process engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required; Mechanical engineering preferred.
• 5+ years equipment engineering in high-volume semiconductor manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with AMAT Producer and/or Centura equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving, data analysis of tool performance.
• Ability to train others and present technical information.

Responsibilities

• Define maintenance procedures for semiconductor tools.
• Troubleshoot complex equipment issues and analyze tool performance data.
• Develop corrective action plans and preventive measures to avoid repeats.
• Assist equipment installations and development activities.
• Lead or participate in Lean improvement initiatives with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Training others

multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Applied Materials Producer

Applied Materials Centura

Job description

Insight Global is hiring for a CVD Equipment Engineer will support high-volume semiconductor manufacturing by identifying and reducing recurring equipment faults, improving tool reliability and availability, reducing defects, scrap, and overall cost, and supporting equipment installations and development activities. The role will define maintenance procedures, troubleshoot complex equipment issues, analyze tool performance data, and develop action plans to prevent repeat failures. This person will also train technicians and peers, develop equipment specifications, support capacity planning, implement Six Sigma statistical process control methods, and participate in or lead cross-functional and Lean improvement initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience

A bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline is required, with Mechanical Engineering preferred, along with 5+ years of equipment engineering experience in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment. Candidates must have hands-on experience with Applied Materials Producer and/or Applied Materials Centura equipment. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills are required, including the ability to analyze equipment performance data, isolate failures, and develop corrective action plans. Candidates should also have strong written and verbal communication skills, be comfortable training others and presenting technical information, and be able to manage multiple priorities while working closely with manufacturing technicians and process engineering teams.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience with Applied Materials Endura, Ultima, and RTA platforms is a plus. Previous experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, capacity planning, equipment specifications, and cross-functional improvement initiatives is also highly desirable. An ideal candidate will be self-motivated, proactive, and able to bring creative solutions to equipment and manufacturing challenges.