Semiconductor Equipment Engineer

Prattwhitney; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Semiconductor Equipment Support Engineer in Andover, Massachusetts. The role involves supporting wafer-fab manufacturing with a focus on Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) tools.

Key responsibilities include ensuring equipment uptime, leading troubleshooting efforts, and developing maintenance strategies. Applicants should have a degree in STEM and a minimum of 5 years of experience with semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Familiarity with SEMI 10 standards and equipment manuals.
• Experience implementing predictive maintenance and SPC plans.

Responsibilities

• Ensure uptime and performance of ALD and nitride deposition tools.
• Develop and optimize processes for thin-film uniformity and device reliability.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for tool performance issues.

Skills

Equipment maintenance/engineering experience

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of thin-film metrology

Education

Degree in STEM

Tools

FDC software

MS Office

Job description

Semiconductor Equipment Support Engineer

Location: Andover, Massachusetts (AR2 Plymouth Building, 362 Lowell St).

Job Summary

Raytheon is hiring a hands‑on engineer to support wafer‑fab manufacturing, focusing on Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and nitride dielectric deposition tools.

Responsibilities

• Primary equipment owner for ALD and nitride deposition tools, ensuring uptime, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and optimize processes for thin‑film uniformity, repeatability, step coverage, defect reduction, and device reliability.
• Lead troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and cross‑module interactions for tool performance issues.
• Partner with Manufacturing Operations, Process Engineering, and Quality to ensure stable production performance and rapid issue resolution.
• Work with equipment vendors on upgrades, maintenance strategies, installation of new hardware, and capabilities.
• Create preventative maintenance plans, equipment health metrics, and tool documentation.
• Support factory capacity planning, cycle‑time reduction initiatives, and yield improvements.
• Execute experiments using DOE methodology and provide data analysis and reporting.
• Ensure all equipment meets safety, facilities, and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Familiarity with SEMI 10 semiconductor standards and equipment manuals/schematics.
• Fundamental understanding of SPC controls and ability to implement SPC plans on equipment.
• Experience with predictive maintenance, SPC controls using FDC software.
• Hands‑on equipment maintenance/engineering experience in ALD or nitride systems.
• Ability to document work, produce detailed pass‑downs and preventive maintenance instructions.
• Knowledge of thin‑film metrology (ellipsometry, XRR, TEM, XPS, FTIR).
• Background in high‑reliability aerospace or defense semiconductor manufacturing.
• Experience implementing tool upgrades, retrofits, and continuous‑improvement projects.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Experience in semiconductor equipment engineering, vacuum, plasma, thermal, and control‑system troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with SPC, FDC, and data‑driven monitoring tools.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment supporting a dynamic production setting.
• Self‑starter, able to work independently and lead multidisciplinary teams.

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