PVD Equipment Engineer

Broadcom Inc.; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 91,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Equity grants and annual equity awards

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Broadcom Inc. in Colorado is seeking an experienced PVD Equipment Engineer to own and support 8” wafer fabrication equipment, collaborating with Technology Development and Process Engineering to develop robust processes and execute them in high-volume manufacturing.

You will lead troubleshooting, tool optimization, and equipment upgrades, with a focus on predictive maintenance, data-driven improvements, and cross-functional project execution to sustain technological leadership.

Qualifications

• BS in EE, ME, ChemE, or Materials Science.
• 5+ years of experience with semiconductor or related processes/equipment.
• PVD or Thin Films equipment experience preferred.
• Strong diagnostics and troubleshooting for process/equipment interactions.
• Experience with SPC, DOE, and statistical hypothesis testing.
• Practical experience with FDC systems setup and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Own and support equipment to develop and execute advanced processes.
• Provide technical leadership in evaluating, troubleshooting, improving and maintaining equipment.
• Upgrade existing equipment and support tool conversions with qualification.
• Develop and implement preventative, predictive and high-precision maintenance procedures.
• Document procedures and train personnel.
• Collaborate across teams to meet goals and drive project outcomes.
• Implement monitoring methodologies to detect deviations before product impact.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Process improvement

Communication

Initiative

FDC systems

SPC/DOE testing

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE, ME, ChemE, or Materials Science

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Spotfire

Excel/Access

Job description

Job Description

As a PVD Equipment Engineer with Broadcom Limited’s Wireless Semiconductor Division (WSD), you will own and support equipment used to develop and execute advanced processes in our state of the art 8” wafer fabrication facility located along the Front Range in Northern Colorado. Working with Technology Development and Process Engineering, you will be challenged by new materials, applications and device architectures. You will be responsible for establishing robust equipment and processes through rigorous characterization and statistical validation before ramping and supporting them in high volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Strong ownership of tactical execution and strategic improvement, including hardware and software optimization; reporting and ownership of related projects and metrics.
• Provide technical leadership in evaluating, troubleshooting, improving and maintaining equipment.
• Existing equipment upgrades and tool conversions with qualification support.
• Develop and implement preventative, predictive and high precision maintenance procedures.
• Implementation includes documenting procedures, as well as training and certifying personnel.
• Work with team members to meet organizational goals through the proactive identification of opportunities and the subsequent development and execution of corresponding projects.
• Collaborate with Process Engineering and R&D to conceptualize and progress opportunities that enable continued technological leadership; working across roles & teams, both internal and external, to deliver benefit to the business.
• Implement robust monitoring methodologies for equipment performance, preferably detecting deviation before product is impacted (e.g. SPC, FDC, baselining & matching).

Job Qualifications

• BS in EE, ME, ChemE, or Materials Science.
• 5+ years of experience with semiconductor or semiconductor adjacent processes and equipment is required.
• Experience with PVD or other Thin Films equipment is highly preferred.
• Detail oriented with strong fundamentals in core equipment engineering functions.
• Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills for process/equipment interactions.
• Practical experience applying structured problem-solving methods.
• Practical experience in Fault Detection & Classification (FDC) systems, including setup, diagnostics and maintenance of those systems.
• Working knowledge and practical experience with SPC, DOE and statistical hypothesis testing.
• Mature data analysis skills using tools such as JMP, Minitab, Spotfire and Excel/Access.
• Proficient in the use of hand tools, common hardware and fittings with a demonstrated track record of quality workmanship.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Commitment to effective communication.
• Initiative to address and appropriately escalate problems to achieve rapid resolution.
• Basic understanding of MEMS and active device micro-fabrication techniques is highly desirable.
• U.S. Work Authorization.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is USD 91,100.00 To USD 146,000.00

As a valued member of our team, you’ll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.

Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law. If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.

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