Senior Engineer IV: Manufacturing & Equipment

Ultra Clean Technology; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra Clean Technology in Hayward, CA is seeking an Engineer IV to lead advanced semiconductor manufacturing initiatives and drive cross‑functional improvements. This senior IC‑type role requires deep engineering judgment, mentorship, and a track record of end‑to‑end problem solving across manufacturing and test environments.

The role emphasizes complex problem solving, data‑driven decisions, and leadership of multi‑discipline teams, including collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, and IT to

Qualifications

• Significant experience supporting manufacturing, technology, or complex systems.
• Hands-on design, build, and integration of manufacturing and test equipment.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Ability to work independently on high-impact problems.
• Strong written and verbal communication for technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex engineering projects impacting manufacturing performance and system reliability.
• Analyze data and processes to identify root causes and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement solutions to improve yield, throughput, reliability, or cost.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert within the assigned engineering domain.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, IT) to drive solutions.
• Mentor Engineers I–III and contribute to knowledge sharing.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent work

Mentoring

Engineering judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Ultra Clean Technology in Hayward, CA is seeking an Engineer IV to lead advanced semiconductor manufacturing initiatives and drive cross‑functional improvements. This senior IC‑type role requires deep engineering judgment, mentorship, and a track record of end‑to‑end problem solving across manufacturing and test environments.

The role emphasizes complex problem solving, data‑driven decisions, and leadership of multi‑discipline teams, including collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, and IT to