Senior Semiconductor Equipment Engineer — R&D & Upgrades

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. in Pasadena, CA, seeks a Semiconductor Senior Equipment Engineer to develop and optimize advanced R&D equipment and processes.

You will work with process development, supply chain, test engineering, and product management to prototype and qualify cutting-edge semiconductor tools. The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and collaboration with OEM vendors.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated project management experience in technical settings.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and share knowledge.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
• Experience with creating and executing maintenance or reliability plans.

Responsibilities

• Sustain R&D equipment operations and resolve tool downtime quickly.
• Lead cross-functional equipment projects to improve throughput and process development.
• Develop and validate equipment procedures, calibrations, and DOE support.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and training for maintenance teams.

Skills

Project management

Mentor junior engineers

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

AS/BS in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

Excel

Access

SQL

Job description

Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. in Pasadena, CA, seeks a Semiconductor Senior Equipment Engineer to develop and optimize advanced R&D equipment and processes.

You will work with process development, supply chain, test engineering, and product management to prototype and qualify cutting-edge semiconductor tools. The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and collaboration with OEM vendors.