Senior Equipment Engineer

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Work Your Magic with us! We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high‑tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. Our global collaborative organization thrives on curiosity, relentless customer focus, and a passion for innovation.

Location: Onsite in San Jose, CA. Minimal travel required to meet business needs.

Your Role: You will be part of a cross‑functional unit process development team that develops standardized processes and methodologies. The role involves engaging with the equipment support group to ensure equipment reliability and advancing equipment in alignment with the team’s roadmap.

• Provide in depth knowledge of preparing circuit diagrams, troubleshooting and repairing vacuum systems, gas delivery systems, cathode power delivery, thermal and robotics controls with attention to safety interlocks.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the standard principles and concepts of mechanical design and machine automation.
• Provide technical assistance in the installation and maintenance of ALD and PVD equipment.
• Lead efforts to reduce PM downtime at targeted levels on a variety of equipment.
• Write Standard Operating Procedures for servicing various lab equipment.
• Train technicians to maintain and repair ALD and PVD systems.
• Rebuild pumps and chambers utilizing safe work habits with hazardous chemicals and materials.
• Conduct daily walk‑throughs to check support equipment; create and update maintenance charts.
• Document Maintenance and Test Qualification Procedures.
• Active member of ERT

• Collaborate with design engineers to conduct prototype builds and testing.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering and Operations personnel to determine root cause of equipment failures.
• Work with tool vendors for upgrades, call‑in service and parts procurement while ensuring that parts availability and pricing information are up to date through effective communication.

We are looking for a curious, problem‑solving engineer who thrives in a fast‑moving, multidisciplinary environment and has a passion for semiconductor equipment and process development.

• BS in materials science, chemical engineering, physics or related technical discipline; semiconductor fab experience required.
• 8+ years working experience with semiconductor equipment and process experience.

• Experience with PVD, CVD, ALD or wet chemistry processing tools.
• Comprehensive knowledge of safe handling practices for hazardous chemicals and materials.
• Handsolin expertise in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, robotic, vacuum, gas delivery, thermal and control systems.
• Ability to debug systems with the help of schematics 돌아와서 and manuals.
• Capacity to work in a rapidly changing environment requiring leadership, self‑motivation, flexibility and decis nah.
• In‑depth knowledge of instrumentation and data collection methods.
• Coordinate equipment installations leading to the release of the tool to process engineering.

• Ability to use full face mask respirator and SCBA for extended periods and pass medical exam.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Pass respirator certification including annual renewals.
• Can sit, stand or walk short distances for up to 8 hours per day.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or taste objects repetitively on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• May символs above shoulder height and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• Capacity to wear personal protective equipment is required.
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Pay Range for this position: $142,200 - $213,200

Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions and other perks. For more information .

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