Equipment Engineer – Mask Technology Center

Tharp Consulting; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharp Consulting is seeking an Equipment Engineer to oversee advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability across production lines. You will own maintenance, troubleshoot up time, coordinate upgrades, collect performance data, and develop automated reports.

Apply AI tools for predictive maintenance and drive process improvements. Training materials and documentation will be created and shared with technicians.

Qualifications

• A technical degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and knowledge of electrical, mechanical, optical, RF, and automation systems.
• Experience with problem-solving methodologies and project management.
• Excellent communication and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain equipment; improve uptime; perform root cause analysis.
• Provide engineering and manufacturing support; coordinate maintenance and upgrades.
• Collect and analyze performance data; create automated reports and dashboards; apply AI for troubleshooting.
• Develop maintenance procedures and training materials; train technicians.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Data analytics

AI for maintenance

Troubleshooting

Project management

Communication

Ownership

Education

Technical degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Drafting software

Programming languages

Analytical tools

AI tools

Job description

We are seeking an Equipment Engineer to oversee advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Ownership & Reliability: Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade equipment; improve uptime and performance; perform root cause analysis; monitor equipment health; collaborate with vendors.
• Engineering & Manufacturing Support: Respond to equipment issues; support process improvements; coordinate maintenance and upgrades; facilitate equipment evaluations and projects.
• Data Analytics & AI Applications: Collect and analyze performance data; create automated reports and dashboards; apply AI tools for troubleshooting and predictive maintenance; develop automation solutions.
• Documentation & Training: Develop maintenance procedures, troubleshooting guides, and training materials; train technicians; document activities and lessons learned.

Qualifications include:

A technical degree or equivalent experience; troubleshooting skills; knowledge of electrical, mechanical, optical, RF, and automation systems; experience with problem-solving methodologies; project management abilities; strong communication skills; and a high level of motivation and ownership.

Preferred skills:

3 years in semiconductor manufacturing; experience with AI tools, automation, programming languages, and analytical tools; familiarity with manufacturing equipment, laser, optical, vacuum, RF systems, and drafting software.