Lead Equipment Engineer – Photolithography Tools

NOKIA; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia is seeking an experienced Equipment Engineer for its Optical Networks division, focusing on maintaining and improving critical lithography and metrology tools in a 24x7 manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include installing and maintaining wafer fabrication equipment, writing procedures, mentoring technicians, and ensuring ISO compliance. Strong hands-on capability with ASML Tel systems and an engineering background are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum BS degree or equivalent; MS or BS in a related engineering field with hands-on equipment focus.
• 15+ years in a manufacturing environment as an equipment engineer.
• Expertise in vacuum systems, RF, mechanical design, electrical troubleshooting, and data handling.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs; strong hands-on experience with ASML Tel systems is a plus.
• Justifying upgrades in wafer-contact areas.

Responsibilities

• Tool ownership and improvement related to uptime; partner with engineers and operations staff.
• Identify significant contributors to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, vacuum or RF system stability and provide solutions.
• Create written operational procedures and mentor/train operators, chemical technicians and maintenance technicians.
• Equipment installs, preventive maintenance, and repair of wafer fabrication equipment including plasma etchers and metal deposition tools.
• Write preventive maintenance procedures and OCAP as needed.
• Publish weekly progress reports.
• Follow safety guidelines and cleanroom procedures.

Skills

Vacuum systems

RF

Mechanical design

Electrical troubleshooting

Data collection

Visual Basic

Programming

ASML Tel systems

Education

BS or MS in Engineering or related field

Job description

Nokia is seeking an experienced Equipment Engineer for its Optical Networks division, focusing on maintaining and improving critical lithography and metrology tools in a 24x7 manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include installing and maintaining wafer fabrication equipment, writing procedures, mentoring technicians, and ensuring ISO compliance. Strong hands-on capability with ASML Tel systems and an engineering background are required.