Equipment Engineer (Thin Film) (53262)

Headway Technologies; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Headway Technologies in Milpitas, CA seeks an Equipment Engineer (Thin Film) to lead tool evaluation, installation, upgrade, and maintenance across vacuum and thin-film processes. You will analyze performance data, prepare reports, and drive corrective actions to boost uptime, yield, and productivity.

With a 4-year degree and 5+ years of semiconductor equipment experience, you will collaborate with跨-functional teams and ensure tool readiness, safety compliance, and cost control while supporting

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics, Engineering, Maintenance Tech or equivalent; bachelor's preferred.
• At least 5 years in equipment engineering or senior maintenance in high-volume semiconductor manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with thin-film processing tools and vacuum tools.
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, or upgrading manufacturing tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Research and recommend vacuum and thin-film tools to improve uptime and yield.
• Support the lifecycle of tools including selection, installation, and maintenance.
• Analyze equipment data, prepare reports, and recommend improvements.
• Manage tool installation, upgrades, and hardware improvements.
• Maintain tools per schedules and specifications.
• Provide technical support to other departments.

Skills

Thin-film tools

Vacuum tools

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Microsoft Office

Electronics

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Milpitas, CA 95035
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: $120,819.00 - $177,675.00 Salary/year
Job Shift: Days
TITLE: EQUIPMENT ENGINEER (THIN FILM)
FLSA: EXEMPT
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR, EQUIPMENT ENGINEERING

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director of Equipment Engineering, the Equipment Engineer is responsible for the evaluation, selection, procurement, installation, modification, upgrading, and maintenance of tools and equipment in the vacuum and thin-film manufacturing areas. This position analyzes equipment-performance data, prepares reports, presents findings, and recommends corrective and preventive actions as needed. The Equipment Engineer manages tool-installation and hardware-continuous-improvement projects and consistently seeks opportunities to improve tool performance, increase uptime and reliability, improve yield and productivity, and reduce overall operating costs. This position is located in Milpitas,CA.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Research, evaluate, and recommend vacuum and thin-film tools and equipment that improve up-time, reliability, productivity, yield, and operating cost
• Support the equipment lifecycle, including tool selection, ordering, installation, modification, upgrading, maintenance, and continuous improvement
• Analyze equipment and tool-performance data; compile technical reports, present findings, and recommend corrective and preventive actions
• Manage projects involving tool installation, equipment modification, upgrades, and hardware continuous improvement
• Ensure tools are maintained according to established schedules and remain within required specifications
• Write, revise, and maintain equipment-maintenance instructions, procedures, and related technical documentation
• Respond to equipment-related inquiries and provide technical support to other departments and functional groups
• Support the consistent achievement of quality, productivity, yield, uptime, reliability, and cost objectives
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, operations, and other cross-functional teams to resolve equipment and maintenance issues, improve equipment reliability, review and improve procedures, and minimize equipment downtime
• Investigate recurring equipment or part failures, and implement effective countermeasures to prevent recurrence
• Maintain spare-parts inventories at appropriate levels to support equipment availability and timely repairs
• Research, develop, and implement emergency equipment-recovery plans to restore tools during hard-down conditions
• Comply with all applicable ISO 9001:2015 processes and procedures
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures as required
• Performs other dutiesof a similar natureor level*

Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree in Electronics, Engineering, Maintenance Technology and/or equivalent relevant experience; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Five years of experience working as an Equipment Engineer or Senior Equipment Maintenance Technician in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience working with thin-film processing tools, vacuum tools, or related semiconductor manufacturing equipment
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, modifying, or upgrading manufacturing tools and equipment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing principles, particularly equipment engineering, maintenance, reliability, and process performance
• Knowledge of the equipment lifecycle, including tool selection, ordering, installation, maintenance, modification, upgrading, and continuous improvement
• Ability to analyze equipment data, prepare reports and presentations, identify root causes, and recommend corrective and preventive action
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain thin-film, vacuum, and other semiconductor manufacturing equipment
• Ability to implement improvements that increase equipment reliability and up-time, improve yield and tool performance, and reduce operating cost
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with contractors, consultants, employees, engineers, technicians, and management
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving and trouble shooting skills
• Flexible and able to prioritize

Salary and Benefits

The annual base salary for this full-time position is between $120,819.00-$177,675.00 + bonus target + benefits. Within the range the individual pay may differ depending on additional factors including job responsibilities, job related knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience. The annual base pay range shown is subject to change and may be modified periodically.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The Equipment Engineer works primarily in an indoor environment from Monday thru Friday. The schedule may be altered from time to time to meet business or operational needs; may travel from building-to-building as needed. Works in a class 100 ESD sensitive wafer manufacturing facility; wears a cleanroom (bunny) suit, including hood, gloves, safety glasses, booties, and mask. May be exposed to hazardous conditions, chemicals, fumes, and/or gases during the course of work day; may be exposed to loud noise. Stands and walks, bends, twists, and crawls; May occasionally be required to work in crawl spaces, shafts, or other areas that could cause claustrophobia. Performs various fine grasping movements; operates a computer and enters information using a keyboard, operates a telephone, and other office equipment; may occasionally be required to push, pull, or lift up to 30 pounds.

*Other duties of a similar nature or level are duties that may be required, but may not be specifically listed in the job description or posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity

TDK/Headway Technologies, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Applicants requiring accommodation in order to complete the application process should contact the Headway Human Resources Department.