CVD Equipment Engineer

NXP Semiconductors; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP is seeking an Equipment Engineer for CVD in a high-volume, 24x7 manufacturing facility. You will analyze equipment performance, drive defect reduction, and collaborate with Maintenance, Manufacturing, Facilities and Device Engineering to ensure reliability and cost competitiveness.

The role requires a BS or MS in engineering or science and 6+ years in semiconductor equipment engineering. Candidates should be able to train technicians and lead improvement projects across multiple tools.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in engineering or science required.
• 6+ years of equipment engineering in high-volume semiconductor manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with semiconductor process equipment and data analysis.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and reduce sources of variation in tools and processes.
• Reduce machine faults and defectivity to improve yield.
• Define and write tool maintenance procedures.
• Improve tool availability and MTBF; reduce MTTR.
• Train technicians and peers; support cross-functional teams.
• Lead development and transfer activities for equipment.

Skills

Equipment engineering

Data analysis

Strong communication

Education

BS or MS in engineering or science

Tools

Applied Materials Centura DXZ

Producer or P5000

Novellus Concept 2

WJ-999

Job description

Business Line Description

NXP’s Front End Operations plays an essential role in the company’s success by ensuring manufacturing excellence and delivery of high quality, scalable, and cost‑competitive semiconductor devices to create a winning advantage for our customers.

Job Summary

Equipment Engineer responsible for CVD in a high‑volume manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and reduce sources of variation
• Reduce machine faults
• Reduce defectivity
• Define and write tool maintenance procedures
• Improve tool availability, improve Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) and reduce Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
• Train technicians and peers
• Improve cost performance
• Specify, source and qualify new equipment and parts
• Participate on and/or lead cross‑functional teams
• Support development and transfer activities

Key Challenges

• Ability to work in a high volume 24x7 manufacturing environment
• Ability to work individually, in small work groups or larger teams
• Ability to deal with multiple issues and shifting priorities
• Must be self‑motivated; able to take initiative, self‑generate projects, and effectively prioritize work
• Willing to adjust work schedule as needed to support factory priorities 24x7
• Be responsible for multiple tools across multiple platforms

Cross Functional Aspects

• Work with Maintenance, Manufacturing, Facilities, Analytical Lab and Device Engineering Teams
• Work with peers in other factories to implement Best Known Methods (BKM)

Job Qualifications

• BS or MS in an engineering or science discipline
• 6+ years of experience in equipment engineering in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment preferred
• Previous experience in at least one or more of the following tools is preferred: Applied Materials Centura DXZ, Producer or P5000, Novellus Concept 2, WJ-999
• Ability to generate, analyze, and interpret equipment and process performance data and produce a timely action plan to resolve recurring failures
• Demonstrated presentation skills. Candidate will be called upon to train others and present complex datasets and equipment problems/solutions to diverse audiences
• Competent in troubleshooting problems and capable of applying logic to isolate and repair them
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact professionally with manufacturing and equipment engineering to deal with issues and priorities
• Good foundational problem solving skills with creative solutions and out-of-the-box thinking
• Self‑motivated; able to take initiative and effectively prioritize work for self
• A strong desire to help create a positive, winning, world‑class working environment
• Previous experience in Lean Manufacturing methods is highly desirable
• Good knowledge of FMEA’s and 8D methodologies is preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.