Etch Equipment Engineer

NXP Semiconductors NV; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors Austin Front End Operations is seeking an Equipment Engineer to own 200mm AMAT MXP/MXP+/SUPERE/DPS/DPSII and TEL DRM/SCCM equipment in a high‑volume fab.

You will drive equipment performance to maximize capacity and yield, reduce total ownership costs, and collaborate across maintenance, process, and vendor teams to implement upgrades and preventive maintenance programs.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering preferred)
• Experience with 200mm AMAT MXP/MXP+/SUPERE/DPS/DPSII and/or TEL DRM/SCCM equipment in a commercial fab
• Lean Manufacturing experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Own engineering for 200mm AMAT MXP/MXP+/SUPERE/DPS/DPSII and TEL DRM/SCCM equipment
• Drive equipment performance to maximize capacity and yield
• Reduce cost of equipment ownership
• Write and maintain equipment specifications
• Define preventative maintenance plans and intervals
• Monitor SPC trends
• Work with vendors on equipment upgrades
• Lead lean activities
• Develop maintenance and troubleshooting skills with technicians

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Strong communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

AMAT MXP/MXP+/SUPERE/DPS/DPSII

TEL DRM/SCCM

Job description

NXP's Front End Operations plays an essential role in the company's success by ensuring manufacturing excellence and delivery of high quality, scalable, and cost-competitive semiconductor devices to create a winning advantage for our Customers.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Engineering owner of 200mm AMAT MXP/MXP+/SUPERE/DPS/DPSII and/or TEL DRM/SCCM etch wafer fabrication equipment.
• Drive equipment performance to maximize capacity and yield performance.
• Reduce cost of equipment ownership.
• Write and maintain equipment specifications.
• Define preventative maintenance plans and intervals.
• Monitor and react to statistical process control trends.
• Work with vendors to develop and perform equipment upgrades.
• Participate in and/or lead cross-functional lean activities.
• Work with maintenance technicians to develop maintenance and troubleshooting skills.

Job Qualifications:

• Position requires BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering preferred)
• Industry experience with 200mm AMAT MXP/MXP+/SUPERE/DPS/DPSII and/or TEL DRM/SCCM equipment in a commercial Fab
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing a plus
• Ability to deal with multiple issues and shifting priorities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact with multiple disciplines in a 7x24 manufacturing facility
• Good problem solving skills
• Self-motivated; able to take initiative

More information about NXP in the United States...

NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.

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