Senior Engineer - Equipment Training Engineer

TSMC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Income protection

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time-Off

Job summary

TSMC Arizona seeks an experienced Equipment Training Engineer to lead hands-on technical training across RF, vacuum, and other core domains in a Phoenix facility.

You will design courses, mentor new hires, collaborate with vendors, and ensure training aligns with global standards while maintaining safety and cleanroom SOPs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or related field.
• Minimum 3 years (1 year with master's) in semiconductor equipment engineering, process engineering, or technical training.
• Experience with vendor certifications from major equipment makers is a plus.
• Proven internal training, technical instruction, or equipment mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead intensive hands-on training across nine core domains: RF, Vacuum, Wet Clean, Chiller, Transfer System, t-Loadport, Gas, Heater, Hand Tools.
• Perform maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of training tools and simulator equipment.
• Design and optimize courses and simulator-based fault scenarios; mentor new hires.
• Collaborate with equipment vendors to develop modules and host seminars.
• Coordinate with HQ to align local training with global standards.

Skills

Vendor & Tool Expertise

Instructional Excellence

Advanced Troubleshooting

Instructional Design

Core Competencies

VR Training Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

E-learning platforms

Job description

Senior Engineer - Equipment Training Engineer

A job at TSMC Arizona offers an opportunity to work at one of the most advanced semiconductor fabs in the United States. Today, TSMC Arizona’s first fab is in full operations on its N5 and N4 process technology. Its second fab will utilize its N3 process technology and will start operations in the second half of 2027. Its third fab will manufacture chips using 2nm or even more advanced process technology, with production starting by the end of the decade. America’s leading technology companies rely on TSMC Arizona for the next generations of chips that will power the AI and digital future.

As an Equipment Training Engineer, you will demonstrate a strong sense of reliability and enthusiasm and will possess an attitude that embodies our core values – I Integrity, C Commitment, I Innovation and C Customer Trust.

Job Description

Your main responsibilities include:

• 40% | Technical Instruction & Troubleshooting
  • Lead intensive, hands-on technical training and practical troubleshooting courses across nine core domains: RF, Vacuum, Wet Clean, Chiller, Transfer System, t-Loadport, Gas, Heater, and Hand Tools.
  • Guide trainees to master component-level working principles and execute simulator-based diagnostics while strictly enforcing cleanroom SOPs.
• 20% | Equipment & Tool Maintenance
  • Perform hands-on preventative maintenance, daily inspections, calibration, and troubleshooting of the training center's specialized tools, instructional mechanical kits, and simulator equipment to maintain peak operational readiness and safety.
• 15% | Curriculum Design & Talent Mentorship
  • Design, develop, and optimize training courses, instructional materials, and simulator-based fault scenarios.
  • Assess trainee learning curves, provide constructive evaluation and feedback, and act as a mentor to help new hires adapt to the corporate culture.
• 15% | Vendor Collaboration & Partnership
  • Collaborate with key equipment and hardware component vendors to co-develop advanced technical modules, introduce emerging component technologies, and coordinate vendor-led technical seminars.
• 10% | HQ Resource Utilization
  • Partner with Headquarters (HQ) training divisions to leverage, localize, and integrate corporate training guidelines and certification standards, ensuring all local training remains fully aligned with global requirements.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and have:

• Ability to stand for extended periods during hands-on training instruction. Ability to lift, carry, and manipulate training equipment, mechanical kits, and hand tools (up to 25 lbs).
• Ability to perform repetitive motions (gripping, turning, calibrating) during equipment maintenance.
• Ability to work in a training center environment with exposure to industrial equipment noise, compressed gases, RF radiation, and chemical agents used in wet-clean demonstrations.
• Ability to sit for extended periods during curriculum design, documentation, and office-based work.
• Ability to use a computer, keyboard, and mouse for prolonged periods.
• Ability to wear appropriate PPE including cleanroom garments (gowning) when entering or demonstrating cleanroom- adjacent environments.

Education

• Minimum Required: Bachelor's degree (master’s degree as preferred) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years (minimum 1 year if with master’s degree) of practical experience in semiconductor equipment engineering, process engineering, or technical training.

Preferred Skills & Experiences

• Vendor & Tool Expertise: Hands-on experience or official certifications from major semiconductor equipment manufacturers (e.g., Applied Materials, ASML, Lam Research, TEL) or key component suppliers.
• Instructional Excellence: Proven track record as an internal trainer, technical instructor, or equipment mentor in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Advanced Troubleshooting: Deep expertise in RF matching networks, advanced vacuum leak detection, or robot calibration and teaching.
• Instructional Design: Experience in developing simulator-based training modules, e-learning platforms, or interactive virtual reality (VR) training tools.
• Core Competencies: Proficient in semiconductor core components, cleanroom safety, and troubleshooting methodologies. Excellent communication, presentation, and mentoring skills.

Shift

• Standard work hours: Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm or 9am to 6pm

Work Location

Phoenix, AZ (Onsite)

5088 W. Innovation Circle, Phoenix, AZ 85083

Travel

Approximately 10%

Application Consideration Consent

By applying to this position, I acknowledge and agree that my application and qualifications may be considered for other roles within the company. However, I reserve the right to withdraw my consent for future consideration of other roles within the company at any time.

Candidates must be willing and able to work on-site at our Phoenix Arizona facility.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans: Choose the options that best fit your and your family’s needs.
• Income-Protection Programs: Financial assistance during injury or illness.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Secure your financial future with competitive employer contributions.
• Paid Time-Off Programs and Holidays: Recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.

Equity and Inclusion

TSMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If you need an accommodation as part of the application process, please contact [e-mail].

TSMC Arizona maintains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of TSMC Arizona’s pre-employment screening process. This process may include verifying the candidate’s identity, confirming legal authorization to work in the offered position’s location, educational background and a comprehensive background check, where permitted by local regulations.