Equipment Engineer: Deposition & Thermal Processes

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin seeks an Equipment Engineer for Deposition and Thermal Process Development in the Microelectronics Research Center, located in Austin, TX. The role ensures deposition and thermal equipment operate reliably, supports process integration with lithography and etch, and collaborates with researchers to optimize thin-film processes.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 3 years’ experience with deposition equipment, vacuum systems, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EE/ME/Materials/Physics or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with semiconductor or thin‑film deposition equipment.
• Strong vacuum, gas delivery, and thermal process knowledge.
• Experience diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment at component level.
• Experience with thin-film metrology and electrical characterization.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain deposition toolsets to meet uptime and performance targets.
• Monitor pressure, gas flow, temperature, and deposition rate; optimize system parameters.
• Perform diagnostics, repair, and coordinate with vendors for major repairs.
• Support development and optimization of thin-film deposition processes.
• Utilize metrology tools to characterize film thickness, uniformity, and morphology.
• Collaborate with researchers to ensure tool performance aligns with process requirements.
• Train users and maintain SOPs and maintenance documentation.

Skills

Deposition equipment

Vacuum systems knowledge

Thin-film characterization

Electrical characterization

Cleanroom familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field

Tools

Scripting (Python)

Job description

University of Texas at Austin seeks an Equipment Engineer for Deposition and Thermal Process Development in the Microelectronics Research Center, located in Austin, TX. The role ensures deposition and thermal equipment operate reliably, supports process integration with lithography and etch, and collaborates with researchers to optimize thin-film processes.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 3 years’ experience with deposition equipment, vacuum systems, and