Lead Metrology Equipment Engineer

Tower Semiconductor Ltd.; Newport Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Semiconductor Ltd. in Newport Beach, CA, is seeking an Equipment Engineer to maintain and optimize semiconductor manufacturing tools in the Photo/Metrology area.

You will lead maintenance activities, drive reliability improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams including Process, Production, Procurement, and Facilities. The role requires strong problem solving, data analysis, and leadership with experience on major equipment platforms such as KLA and AMAT systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize Semiconductor Equipment in the Photo/Metrology area.
• Lead scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Drive cost-saving projects and on-time improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Process, Production, Procurement, and Facility groups.
• Provide leadership and guidance to area technicians.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Leadership

Autonomy

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

KLA F5/F5x

KLA SP1

AMAT Verity SEM

AMAT NanoSEM

ASML PAS5500 I-line/DUV

Surfscan 6400/6420

RS-75/RS-100

Job description

Tower Semiconductor Ltd. in Newport Beach, CA, is seeking an Equipment Engineer to maintain and optimize semiconductor manufacturing tools in the Photo/Metrology area.

You will lead maintenance activities, drive reliability improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams including Process, Production, Procurement, and Facilities. The role requires strong problem solving, data analysis, and leadership with experience on major equipment platforms such as KLA and AMAT systems.