Diffusion Equipment Engineer

Renesas Electronics; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics is seeking an experienced Equipment Engineer with diffusion background to manage and optimize diffusion equipment performance on-site in Palm Bay, FL. The role focuses on reliability, throughput, and cost of ownership, requiring strong mechanical and electronic skills and a proven problem‑solver.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, equipment improvements, and collaboration with technicians, with opportunities to specify maintenance and manage parts supply.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of semiconductor equipment engineering experience with a diffusion background.
• Excellent mechanical and electronic skills.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve equipment performance (availability, throughput, line yield, and cost of ownership).
• Generate and update tool maintenance specifications as needed.
• Assist and train technicians hands-on as needed.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose complex equipment problems; define and implement solutions.
• Design, test, and implement equipment improvements and modifications.
• Identify and evaluate second-source parts suppliers; address obsolescence issues.
• Assist with equipment purchases, installations, relocations, and qualifications.

Skills

Semiconductor equipment experience

Problem solving

Mechanical skills

Electronic skills

Education

BS in Engineering

Job description

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

• BS or equivalent in an appropriate Engineering discipline.

Experience Requirements:

• 5 or more years of Semiconductor experience in Equipment Engineering, with a diffusion background required.

Additional Experience (Required):

• Excellent mechanical and electronic skills.
• Strong problem‑solving capabilities.

Additional Experience (Preferred):

• Past experience supporting the following diffusion equipment: Thermco TMX 9000 / 10000, SVG VTR 6000 / 7000.
• Previous experience as an OEM Field Service Engineer a plus.
• Owner/Subject Matter Expert for assigned diffusion equipment.
• Monitor and improve equipment performance (availability, throughput, line yield, and cost of ownership).
• Generate and update tool Maintenance specifications as needed.
• Assist and train technicians hands‑on as needed.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose complex equipment problems; define and implement solutions.
• Design, test, and implement equipment improvements and modifications.
• Identify and evaluate second‑source parts suppliers; address parts obsolescence issues.
• Assist with equipment purchases, installations, relocations, and qualifications.

Job Details

This is an ITAR role – the candidate must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. Person. This position is 100% onsite in Palm Bay, FL.

Renesas Electronics is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative‑action employer, committed to celebrating diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Renesas Electronics deals with dual‑use technology subject to U.S. export‑controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain a U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.