Senior Equipment Engineer

Power Integrations; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical benefits

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Time-off programs

Job summary

Power Integrations in the Town of Ithaca, NY is looking for an experienced engineer to manage equipment in wafer fabrication and characterization. Responsibilities include maintenance, repair, and improvement of various systems, ensuring operational efficiency and safety.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, over 8 years of relevant experience, and a proactive mindset. The annual salary ranges from $85,000 to $123,000 and includes equity, medical benefits, 401K, and more.

Qualifications

• 8+ years related experience required.
• Ability to handle parts/components weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Physically fit to perform all required tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage equipment used in wafer fabrication and characterization.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on process and characterization equipment.
• Maintain a clean work environment.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Hands-on mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

HVAC systems

Clean room equipment

Compressors

Vacuum pumps

Job description

Description

• Responsible for managing all equipment used in wafer fabrication and characterization, including high-vacuum deposition systems, plasma-enhanced deposition and etch systems, anneal ovens/furnaces, photo-tracks and aligners/steppers, and various inspection/measurement tools.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, preventative maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting of software and hardware issues on all process and characterization equipment.
• Assist with the definition, selection and installation of new equipment and perform ongoing assessment of equipment to enhance process capabilities and maintain processes, equipment hardware, and improve equipment uptime.
• Responsible for management of required spare parts.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean work environment.
• Some tasks/projects will be performed individually, while others will require close cooperation with other engineers and technicians.
• Maintenance and programming of environmental and building control/automation systems.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Candidate needs to have 8+ years related experience. Candidate must be able to easily handle parts/components weighing up to 50 lbs and be physically fit to perform all required tasks.
• Hands‑on, proactive mindset with the ability to work autonomously as well as the ability to collaborate.
• Good problem solving and communication skills.
• Experience with electrical, HVAC, clean rooms, compressors and vacuum pumps etc.

Power Integrations is committed to building teams that drive innovation and therefore reviews a range of factors when determining compensation. The annual base pay range for this position is $85,000 – $123,000. The package includes equity, medical benefits, ESPP, 401K, tuition reimbursement, and time‑off programs.