Equipment Engineer: High-Vacuum & Sputter Systems

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.; Hollis (NH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Financial support programs

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Vishay UltraSource in Hollis, NH is seeking an Equipment Engineer to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve critical production equipment in a fast‑paced thin film environment. You will support sputtering and high‑vacuum systems, diagnose complex issues, and implement sustainable solutions to maximize uptime.

The role requires a hands‑on engineer with 5+ years of experience, strong root‑cause analysis skills, and the ability to work independently on floor‑level maintenance and improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands‑on equipment engineering or maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment (thin film, semiconductor, vacuum systems, or similar highly preferred).
• Strong hands‑on experience with high‑vacuum systems required; experience with sputtering or other PVD equipment strongly preferred.
• Deep understanding of vacuum systems, leak detection, pumps, and deposition equipment operation.
• Proven ability to independently troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical and electrical systems.
• Demonstrated success in high‑uptime, production‑critical environments where rapid response is required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair complex equipment failures on sputtering and high‑vacuum systems.
• Own equipment performance; drive immediate issue resolution and long‑term reliability improvements.
• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and component replacements on production equipment.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement robust, long‑term corrective actions.
• Plan upgrades, modifications, and continuous improvement projects to increase uptime.

Skills

Equipment engineering

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

High‑vacuum systems

Root cause analysis

Electrical/mechanical repair

Tools

Sputtering/PVD equipment

Vacuum system diagnostics

Job description

Vishay UltraSource in Hollis, NH is seeking an Equipment Engineer to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve critical production equipment in a fast‑paced thin film environment. You will support sputtering and high‑vacuum systems, diagnose complex issues, and implement sustainable solutions to maximize uptime.

The role requires a hands‑on engineer with 5+ years of experience, strong root‑cause analysis skills, and the ability to work independently on floor‑level maintenance and improvements.