CVD/PVD Equipment Engineer — Fab Process Optimizer

NXP Semiconductors; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Austin, TX seeks an Equipment Engineer to identify and reduce machine faults, source and install new equipment, and reduce defectivity in a high-volume semiconductor environment.

The role includes defining maintenance procedures, training technicians, and improving tool utilization and reliability while driving cost reductions. Strong communication and cross-functional coordination are essential.

Qualifications

• BS in an engineering discipline; Mechanical Engineering desirable.
• 5 years’ experience in equipment engineering in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Experience with AM Producer/Centura; knowledge of Endura/Ultima/RTA is a plus.
• Ability to generate, analyze, and interpret equipment performance data and craft action plans for recurring failures.
• Demonstrated presentation skills; ability to train others and present complex datasets.

Responsibilities

• Identification and reduction of recurrent machine faults
• Sourcing and installing new equipment
• Reducing defectivity
• Defining tool maintenance procedures
• Training technicians and peers
• Improving tool utilization and availability
• Reducing cost
• Reducing scrap
• Supporting development activities
• Developing and writing specifications
• Implementation of Six-Sigma statistical process control methods
• Capacity planning and modeling
• Participating in and/or leading cross-functional and lean activity teams

Skills

Strong communication

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean manufacturing awareness

Education

BS in engineering

Tools

Applied Materials Producer

Applied Materials Centura

Applied Materials Endura

Applied Materials Ultima

Applied Materials RTA

Job description

NXP Semiconductors in Austin, TX seeks an Equipment Engineer to identify and reduce machine faults, source and install new equipment, and reduce defectivity in a high-volume semiconductor environment.

The role includes defining maintenance procedures, training technicians, and improving tool utilization and reliability while driving cost reductions. Strong communication and cross-functional coordination are essential.