Equipment Engineer MOCVD

onsemi; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

onsemi in Syracuse, NY seeks a Semiconductor Equipment Engineer to support epitaxy and MOCVD equipment for vertical GaN wafer processing. The role emphasizes technical ownership, reliability improvement, and collaboration with R&D, manufacturing, and vendors.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in equipment ownership, strong diagnostics skills, and experience in cleanroom environments. Relocation support may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience as an equipment owner, preferably in R&D or compound semiconductor device fabrication environments.
• Proven expertise in equipment calibration, maintenance, diagnostics, and troubleshooting.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams.
• Experience working in cleanroom environments, including contamination control protocols.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with a detail‑oriented and methodical approach.

Responsibilities

• Install, qualify, and sustain MOCVD equipment for vertical GaN wafer processing.
• Provide technical ownership for equipment performance, reliability, maintenance strategy, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment and process issues to minimize downtime.
• Drive reliability improvement projects utilizing root cause analysis, statistical methods, and continuous improvement techniques to improve equipment performance and manufacturing outcomes.
• Lead vendor engagement and technical alignment to support tool performance, upgrades, and key operational metrics.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, industry standards, and cleanroom best practices.

Skills

MOCVD

Equipment ownership

Diagnostics

Cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Materials Science

Tools

EPI reactors

Metrology tools

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Semiconductor Equipment Engineer to support advanced epitaxy and semiconductor manufacturing equipment used in the development of next-generation power electronic GaN-based devices. Experience with MOCVD or epitaxial growth systems is highly desirable; however, candidates with strong semiconductor equipment engineering backgrounds and a demonstrated ability to learn complex technologies are encouraged to apply.

Why Join Us

• Work on next-generation vertical GaN technology for advanced power devices.
• Opportunity to become the site subject matter expert for epitaxy equipment.
• Partner directly with technology development, manufacturing, and global equipment suppliers.
• Play a key role in scaling innovative semiconductor technologies from development into production.
• Located in Syracuse, NY, this role offers the opportunity to participate in the rapid growth of the region's semiconductor industry while enjoying a high quality of life and affordable cost of living.
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, qualify, and sustain MOCVD equipment for vertical GaN wafer processing.
• Provide technical ownership for equipment performance, reliability, maintenance strategy, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment and process issues to minimize downtime.
• Drive reliability improvement projects utilizing root cause analysis, statistical methods, and continuous improvement techniques to improve equipment performance and manufacturing outcomes.
• Lead vendor engagement and technical alignment to support tool performance, upgrades, and key operational metrics.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, industry standards, and cleanroom best practices.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
• Experience:
  • 3+ years of experience as an equipment owner, preferably in R&D or compound semiconductor device fabrication environments.
• Proven expertise in equipment calibration, maintenance, diagnostics, and troubleshooting.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Experience working in cleanroom environments, including contamination control protocols.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented and methodical approach.

Preferred Skills

• In-depth knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes and manufacturing equipment.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor physics, with emphasis on GaN material properties.
• Hands-on experience with EPI reactors, thin-film equipment, abatement systems, and related metrology tools.

onsemi is excited to share the base salary range for this position is $75,300.00-$120,400.00 range exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. The final pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, education, experience, and/or consideration of internal equity of our current team members. We also offer a competitive benefits package. https://www.onsemi.com/site/pdf/Benefits-Summary-USA.pdf

About Us

onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.

More details about our company benefits can be found here: https://www.onsemi.com/careers/career-benefits

About The Team

We are committed to sourcing, attracting, and hiring high-performance innovators, while providing all candidates a positive recruitment experience that builds our brand as a great place to work.

onsemi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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