Semiconductor Equipment Engineer | Uptime & Optimization

QUANTUM COMPUTING, INC.; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Computing Inc. in Morrisville, NC seeks an Equipment Engineer to lead reliability, uptime, and continuous improvement of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The role is hands-on, partnering with technicians, process engineers, and vendors to maximize tool uptime and process stability.

You will troubleshoot complex equipment, analyze performance data, mentor maintenance technicians, and drive safety and quality initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years of semiconductor manufacturing or equipment engineering experience.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, vacuum, and process systems.
• Experience interpreting electrical schematics, P&IDs, utility drawings, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain equipment engineering and maintenance processes, procedures, and documentation in accordance with quality standards.
• Lead equipment reliability and uptime efforts across semiconductor manufacturing operations.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment, process, and reliability issues.
• Review and respond to OCAPs, FDC signals, tool alarms, and blocked modules on a daily basis.
• Develop maintenance execution plans and coordinate activities with maintenance technicians and equipment vendors.
• Analyze tool trace data, performance metrics, and process trends to proactively identify and address equipment concerns.
• Define, monitor, and improve equipment performance KPIs, including uptime, utilization, reliability, and maintenance effectiveness.
• Support equipment installation, qualification, commissioning, upgrades, and optimization activities.
• Drive continuous improvement, cost reduction, and equipment performance initiatives.
• Create training materials and provide hands‑on training for maintenance technicians and new engineers.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for equipment‑related technical issues.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MES

SPC

ERP

Job description

Quantum Computing Inc. in Morrisville, NC seeks an Equipment Engineer to lead reliability, uptime, and continuous improvement of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The role is hands-on, partnering with technicians, process engineers, and vendors to maximize tool uptime and process stability.

You will troubleshoot complex equipment, analyze performance data, mentor maintenance technicians, and drive safety and quality initiatives in a fast-paced environment.