Equipment Engineering Manager, Wet Etch/CMP

Prosum; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Prosum is hiring an Equipment Engineering Manager for Wet Etch in Newport Beach, CA. You will lead a team of engineers and technicians, drive reliability and uptime of Wet Etch equipment, and oversee maintenance programs to optimize production.

The role requires a strong background in semiconductor equipment and a proven track record in managing upgrades, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve manufacturing excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on semiconductor equipment engineering experience.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Expertise in Wet Etch equipment and processes.
• Proven project management skills in fast-paced manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of equipment engineers and technicians.
• Drive reliability, uptime, and maintenance strategies for Wet Etch equipment.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, process engineering, and maintenance teams.
• Manage equipment upgrades and process improvements using PM practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Wet Etch equipment

Semiconductor manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering

Job description

## Equipment Engineering Manager, Wet Etch/CMP**Newport Beach,CA92660**Employment Type:PermJob Number: 25767Remote Options: Onsite## Job Description**Equipment Engineering Manager – Wet Etch***Salary Range: $120k to $155k*Position Summary We are seeking an experienced **Equipment Engineering Manager** to lead our semiconductor equipment engineering team with a strong focus on **Wet Etch equipment**. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of semiconductor manufacturing experience, proven leadership capabilities, and deep technical expertise in Wet Etch processes and equipment. This role is responsible for driving equipment reliability, optimizing performance, overseeing maintenance strategies, and leading continuous improvement initiatives to support manufacturing excellence. Key Responsibilities* Lead, mentor, and develop a team of equipment engineers and technicians.* Drive the performance, reliability, and uptime of Wet Etch equipment across manufacturing operations.* Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment availability and operational efficiency.* Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance, productivity, and product quality.* Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, process engineering, and maintenance teams to support production goals.* Utilize project management best practices to execute equipment upgrades, process improvements, and strategic initiatives.* Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.Qualifications* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.* 10+ years of hands-on semiconductor equipment engineering experience.* Extensive expertise with Wet Etch equipment in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.* Demonstrated experience leading teams of equipment engineers and technicians.* Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.* Proven project management experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Preferred Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is a collaborative and results-driven engineering leader with a passion for developing high-performing teams and improving manufacturing operations. They possess a strong technical foundation in semiconductor equipment, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a track record of delivering measurable improvements in equipment performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.