Equipment Engineer ECHO Fab

NXP Semiconductors; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Chandler, AZ is seeking an Equipment Engineer to be responsible for processes and tool ownership in a high-volume manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and experience with semiconductor tools.

The role requires strong problem-solving skills, effective collaboration with teams, and the ability to generate and analyze performance data. Candidates must be able to maintain an Export Control Clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical discipline is required, preferably mechanical or industrial engineering or similar.
• Experience in Photo, Metrology or Plating tools is preferred.
• Manufacturing experience (semiconductor preferred) in process or equipment engineering over a variety of toolsets.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for multiple processes and tool ownership in a high-volume manufacturing facility.
• Identify and reduce sources of variation, implementing zero defect processes.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts, manage critical part inventory.
• Forming/executing plans for continuous improvements.

Skills

Equipment Knowledge and Understanding

Safety & Compliance

Problem‐Solving Systems

Root Cause Analysis

Equipment Fundamentals

Written/Verbal Communication Skills

Influencing up/down & Stakeholder Alignment

Collaboration & Teamwork

Adaptability & Learning Mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical discipline (preferably mechanical or industrial engineering)

Job description

## Equipment Engineer ECHO FabApplylocations: Chandler (Office)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-10063588Equipment Engineering Role in ECHO Fab: Skills in Equipment Knowledge and Understanding; Safety & Compliance; Problem‐Solving Systems (WSS, troubleshooting trees); Root Cause Analysis; Equipment Fundamentals; Managing Sustaining Metrics (availability, alarms, scrap); OEE System Thinking; Escalation Discipline; FDC / Advanced Analytics & Scripting; FMEA / DFMEA Facilitation MTBF / MTTR Analysis; Tool Acceptance & Automation / MES Familiarity; Standard Work & 5S; Results Orientation / KPIs Mindset; Written/Verbal Communication Skills; Influencing up/down & Stakeholder Alignment; Vendor / Partner Management; Audit & Customer‐Facing Presence; Cost Literacy; Coaching; Prioritization; Delegation; Collaboration & Teamwork; Bias for Action with Rigor; Adaptability & Learning Mindset; Manage Ambiguity; Material Science Fundamentals.**Primary Responsibilities:*** Responsible for multiple processes and tool ownership in a high-volume manufacturing facility* Identify and reduce sources of variation, implementing zero defect processes, reducing defectivity, defining tool qualification/PM procedures, improving tool utilization and availability, reducing cycle time, identifying, and qualifying new tools, and supporting development or transfer activities.* Sustaining – lead troubleshooting efforts, manage critical part inventory, direct supplier activities, responsive to SPC/ FDC excursions, writing specifications, training maintenance techs...* Improving – forming/executing plans for continuous improvements, implementing hardware/software upgrades, developing preventative actions to SPC/ FDC excursions...* Expanding – increasing tool capabilities/throughput/availability, determining new sourcing for parts/service/toolsets, installation/qualification of new equipment/components**Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical discipline is required, prefer mechanical or industrial engineering or similar.* Experience in one of the following area’s Photo, Metrology or Plating tools Preferred* Manufacturing experience (semiconductor preferred) in process or equipment engineering over a variety of toolsets.* Ability to interact professionally with manufacturing and process engineering to effectively understand problems and efficiently resolve them.* Ability to generate, analyze, and interpret equipment performance data and produce a timely action plan to resolve recurring equipment failures.* Demonstrated presentation skills with ability to present complex datasets and equipment problems/ solutions to diverse audiences.* Competent in troubleshooting problems and capable of applying logic to identify and technical skills to understand actions needed to implement/verify the repair.* Ability to deal with multiple issues and shifting priorities.* Strong verbal and written communication skills. Candidate will be called upon to train others and write clear procedures.* Self-motivated; able to take initiative and effectively prioritize work for self.* Participating in and/or leading cross-functional teams fostering collaboration to achieve a specific goal.* A strong desire to help create a positive, winning, world class working environment.* Safety and Quality minded approach and work habit* Must be able to obtain and maintain an Export Control Clearance