Equipment Engineer Metrology Tools

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Equipment Engineer specializing in Metrology Tools to join our team in Fremont, United States. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining, optimizing, and troubleshooting metrology equipment crucial to our semiconductor manufacturing production line within a Class 100 cleanroom environment. This will include toolsets, such as:
Overlay Metrology, Optical & Interferometric Metrology, Reflectometry and Ellipsometry Metrology, e-Beam Metrology, AFM-Metrology, Magnetic Metrology, X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF), and other advanced Metrology tools. You will work collaboratively with process engineering, maintenance, manufacturing, vendors, and other cross‑functional teams to optimize equipment performance and reliability utilizing AI tools. A successful candidate will work independently, demonstrate problem‑solving skills, Adaptive to new AI tools & Technologies, and be flexible to support team needs, including occasional overtime.

• Perform preventive maintenance on assigned toolsets per established procedures.
• Document maintenance activities on checklists and maintain accurate history in tool logbooks
• Diagnose and repair unscheduled failures utilizing AI Diagnostic tools available to industry, identifying root causes to reduce downtime and improve Mean‑time Between Failure (MTBF).

• Lead the continuous improvement initiatives to enhance Equipment Reliability, Availability, MTBF, and minimize Mean Time to Repair (MTTR);
  Utilizing AI Tools to improve efficiencies.
• Define, write, and update preventive maintenance procedures to maximize efficiency.

• Provide technical training and certification for maintenance personnel.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote cross‑functional collaboration.

• Develop and support equipment upgrades by evaluating and installing sensors to capture real‑time data and integrate with factory systems.
• Analyze data using statistical tools (Excel, JMP, Spotfire) to diagnose and enhance preventive and predictive maintenance system.
• Characterize equipment data and collaborate with teams to incorporate it into factory systems (e.g., Fault Detection, SPC, MES.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in Equipment Installation, Maintenance and Repair within a semiconductor fab, HDD manufacturing, or a similar high‑tech environment.
• Hands‑On Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with the ability to interpret electrical schematics and assembly diagrams.
• Understanding of failure mechanisms and ability to conduct root‑cause analysis.
• Proficiency in MS Windows software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Effective communication skills and proven ability to collaborate with Maintenance, Manufacturing, Engineering, and cross‑functional teams.
• Knowledge of control systems and/or PLC (Process Logic Control).
• Project management skills and ability to lead or contribute to cross‑functional projects.
• Flexibility for occasional overtime and weekend work

• Direct experience with Overlay Metrology, Optical Metrology, e‑Beam Metrology, Reflectometry/Ellipsometry/Interferometry, Interferometry, AFM, or XRF toolsets.
• Proficiency in data extraction and analysis from structured and unstructured sources, including tool logs, to support preventive maintenance improvements, utilizing AI tools, wherever possible.

• Strong interpersonal and training skills for mentoring and team collaboration.
• High level of adaptability to AI tools, Problem‑solving ability and independent decision‑making skills
• Experience with Lean Preventive Maintenance and continuous improvement methodology.

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical…