CVD/PVD Equipment Engineer — Lean, Six-Sigma Driven

NXP Semiconductors; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Austin, TX is seeking an Equipment Engineer to lead efforts in reducing recurrent machine faults and improving tool performance across high‑volume semiconductor manufacturing. You will source new equipment, define maintenance procedures, and train peers while driving lean improvements and cost reductions.

The role requires 5 years of equipment engineering experience and familiarity with Applied Materials platforms; strong analytical and presentation skills are essential for

Qualifications

• BS in an engineering discipline, Mechanical Engineering desirable.
• 5 years’ experience in equipment engineering in a high‑volume semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Applied Materials Endura, Ultima, and RTA platforms is a plus.
• Ability to generate, analyze, and interpret equipment performance data and produce a timely action plan to resolve recurring equipment failures.
• Demonstrated presentation skills. Candidate will be called upon to train others and present complex datasets and equipment problems/ solutions.
• Lean Manufacturing experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify and reduce recurrent machine faults.
• Source and install new equipment.
• Reduce defectivity and scrap.
• Define tool maintenance procedures.
• Train technicians and peers.
• Improve tool utilization and availability.
• Reduce cost.
• Supporting development activities.
• Develop and write 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

Equipment troubleshooting

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Prioritization under pressure

Education

BS in engineering

Mechanical Engineering desirable

Tools

Applied Materials Producer

Applied Materials Centura

Applied Materials Endura

Applied Materials RTA

Job description

NXP Semiconductors in Austin, TX is seeking an Equipment Engineer to lead efforts in reducing recurrent machine faults and improving tool performance across high‑volume semiconductor manufacturing. You will source new equipment, define maintenance procedures, and train peers while driving lean improvements and cost reductions.

The role requires 5 years of equipment engineering experience and familiarity with Applied Materials platforms; strong analytical and presentation skills are essential for