Thin-Film Equipment Engineer: Uptime & Yield Leader

Headway Technologies; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Headway Technologies in Milpitas, CA is seeking an Equipment Engineer (Thin Film) to lead evaluation, selection, installation, and maintenance of vacuum and thin-film tools. You will analyze performance data, prepare reports, and drive improvements to uptime, yield, and cost.

The role reports to the Director of Equipment Engineering and requires hands-on experience with semiconductor manufacturing equipment, strong problem-solving skills, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Electronics, Engineering, Maintenance Technology and/or equivalent relevant experience; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Five years of experience as Equipment Engineer or Senior Equipment Maintenance Technician in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with thin-film processing tools, vacuum tools, or related semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate, and recommend vacuum and thin-film tools to improve uptime and yield.
• Manage tool installation, modification, upgrades, and maintenance.
• Analyze equipment data and present findings with corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and minimize downtime.
• Maintain equipment documentation, maintenance instructions, and procedures.

Skills

Electronics engineering

Equipment troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Electronics or Engineering

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Headway Technologies in Milpitas, CA is seeking an Equipment Engineer (Thin Film) to lead evaluation, selection, installation, and maintenance of vacuum and thin-film tools. You will analyze performance data, prepare reports, and drive improvements to uptime, yield, and cost.

The role reports to the Director of Equipment Engineering and requires hands-on experience with semiconductor manufacturing equipment, strong problem-solving skills, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.