Etch Equipment Engineer — 200mm Fab, Yield & Upgrades

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 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.