Manufacturing Equipment Engineer – Semiconductor Operations

Keysight Technologies SAles Spain SL.; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies SAles Spain SL. is seeking a skilled engineer to become the technical expert for semiconductor manufacturing equipment. This role involves troubleshooting complex systems and significantly impacting factory performance and uptime.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field along with experience in high-tech manufacturing. A hands-on environment with opportunities for problem-solving and collaboration across teams is offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in complex manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics.
• Experience with capital equipment installation and vendor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Become the technical expert for semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues and drive improvements.
• Coordinate vendor support for maintenance activities.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical systems

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Siemens NX)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Own and become the technical expert for a suite of manufacturing equipment in our semiconductor manufacturing space (Dry etch, deposition, Lithography, or Thin Film area).
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment issues, leading repair escalations to root cause and long‑term solutions.
• Drive the capital equipment acquisition process from requirements through installation and acceptance.
• Develop and continuously improve preventive maintenance and repair procedures.
• Lead hardware upgrades and reliability improvements to increase tool uptime and capability.
• Coordinate vendor support for preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Respond to equipment downtime events and restore tools to production safely and efficiently.
• Partner closely with process engineers and operators to support both volume production and R&D development.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related field.
• 3-5+ years of experience in a high‑tech, complex manufacturing or similar technical environment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Hands‑on experience troubleshooting complex electro‑mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics.
• Experience with capital equipment installation, qualification, or vendor coordination.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally.
• Motivation to grow in a hands‑on engineering role and learn new technical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with semiconductor or other advanced manufacturing equipment.
• Background in chemical or high‑hazard manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with control systems (e.g., PLCs, sensors, motion systems).
• Experience with automation, data analysis, or manufacturing systems (MES).
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) or structured problem‑solving (e.g., RCA, 5 Whys).
• Proficiency with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Siemens NX).

What makes this role a great fit

• Opportunity to develop deep expertise in advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• High level of ownership and impact on factory uptime and performance.
• Hands‑on environment with a strong focus on problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative team working across engineering, operations, and suppliers.

Location and Eligibility

Candidates must be local or willing to relocate to Santa Rosa, CA.

Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.