Photo & Metrology Equipment Engineer - Tooling

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

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors NV in Chandler, AZ is hiring an Equipment Engineer for the ECHO Fab to own high‑volume toolsets, drive uptime, and reduce defects. You’ll lead troubleshooting, tool qualification, and maintenance programs while coordinating with process and maintenance teams.

The role requires a technical bachelor’s degree and hands‑on experience with photolithography, metrology or plating tools, plus strong data analysis, problem solving, and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline is required, prefer mechanical or industrial engineering or similar.
• Experience in Photo, Metrology or Plating tools preferred.
• Manufacturing experience (semiconductor preferred) in process or equipment engineering across various toolsets.
• Ability to interact professionally with manufacturing and process engineering to resolve problems.
• Ability to analyze equipment performance data and propose timely action plans for recurring failures.
• Strong presentation skills to convey complex data and solutions to diverse audiences.
• Self-motivated, able to prioritize work and lead cross-functional teams.
• Safety-minded with export control clearance readiness.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for multiple processes and tool ownership in a high-volume manufacturing facility.
• Identify and reduce sources of variation, implement zero defect processes, improve tool utilization and availability.
• Sustain­ing – lead troubleshooting efforts, manage critical part inventory, direct supplier activities, respond to SPC/FDC excursions.
• Improving – plan and execute continuous improvements, hardware/software upgrades, preventive actions.
• Expanding – increase tool capabilities/throughput/availability, source parts/services and install new equipment.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Troubleshooting

Tool Ownership

Process Improvement

Data Analysis

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Prioritization

Vendor Management

Training Skills

Decision Making

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Photo tools

Metrology tools

Plating tools

Job description

NXP Semiconductors NV in Chandler, AZ is hiring an Equipment Engineer for the ECHO Fab to own high‑volume toolsets, drive uptime, and reduce defects. You’ll lead troubleshooting, tool qualification, and maintenance programs while coordinating with process and maintenance teams.

The role requires a technical bachelor’s degree and hands‑on experience with photolithography, metrology or plating tools, plus strong data analysis, problem solving, and collaboration skills.