Semiconductor Equipment Maintenance Engineer - Automation

Eotech, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

EOTECH is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Engineer to join the Edge Vision Systems team in Santa Clara, CA. The role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining semiconductor manufacturing equipment, with emphasis on performance assessment, upgrades, and reliability improvements.

Responsibilities include documenting procedures, supporting capacity analyses, and driving automation opportunities to boost efficiency and uptime across etch, sputtering, and deposition systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of proven experience troubleshooting and maintaining semiconductor equipment.
• Strong documentation skills and ability to create detailed reports, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Strong understanding of electromechanical systems, sensors, actuators, and control systems.
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes, cleanroom protocols, and safety standards.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in new and legacy equipment.
• Ability to research and identify suitable alternate or replacement components for legacy equipment.
• Proficient with RF systems and power; understand vacuum pumps and systems.
• Able to create and read electrical schematics; design and fabricate electrical boxes and wiring.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on semiconductor manufacturing equipment (etch, sputtering, deposition systems).
• Diagnose equipment issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Provide technical training and support to operators and maintenance personnel.
• Support capacity analysis and evaluate potential equipment expansion efforts to meet production demands.
• Support equipment improvements and process optimization within Manufacturing Engineering.
• Assess opportunities for automation to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to support equipment performance and upgrades.
• Maintain documentation of repairs, maintenance activities, and equipment history.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Electromechanical systems

Electrical schematics

RF power

Vacuum pumps

Teamwork

Semiconductor equipment

Education

Bachelors in EE/ME

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

EOTECH is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Engineer to join the Edge Vision Systems team in Santa Clara, CA. The role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining semiconductor manufacturing equipment, with emphasis on performance assessment, upgrades, and reliability improvements.

Responsibilities include documenting procedures, supporting capacity analyses, and driving automation opportunities to boost efficiency and uptime across etch, sputtering, and deposition systems.