Equipment Engineer - Semicon Manufacturing Fab

Equipment Ownership & Maintenance

• Own and maintain assigned semiconductor manufacturing tools (Lithography, Etch, Diffusion, CVD, PVD, CMP, Implant, or Metrology).
  
• Ensure high equipment availability, reliability, and throughput to meet production schedules.
  
• Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis (RCA) to resolve equipment and process-related issues.
  
• Reduce tool downtime by implementing preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
  

Installation, Hook-up & Qualification

• Support tool installation, hook-up, and commissioning activities in coordination with vendors and facilities teams.
  
• Execute equipment qualification activities (IQ, OQ, PQ) and handover to production.
  
• Assist in technology transfer, new product introduction (NPI), and ramp-up activities.
  

Production & Process Support

• Provide day-to-day and on-call equipment support for 24x7 fab operations.
  
• Work closely with Process Engineering and Manufacturing teams to maintain process stability and yield.
  
• Monitor equipment health using SPC/FDC charts and drive corrective actions when deviations occur.
  

Preventive Maintenance & Documentation

• Develop, execute, and continuously improve preventive maintenance (PM) procedures.
  
• Maintain accurate equipment documentation, SOPs, PM checklists, and spare parts records.
  
• Ensure compliance with cleanroom protocols and operational standards.
  

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Adhere to EHS guidelines related to hazardous chemicals, gases, electrical systems, and vacuum equipment.
  
• Ensure compliance with internal quality systems, ISO standards, and SEMI guidelines.
  
• Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
  

Continuous Improvement

• Drive cost reduction, productivity, and cycle-time improvement initiatives.
  
• Support automation, tool data analysis, and equipment performance optimization projects.
  
• Collaborate with global engineering teams and equipment suppliers for best-practice implementation.
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in  Mechanical or Mechatronics
  
• Diploma holders with relevant fab equipment experience may also be considered
  

Experience

• 2–10 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, equipment engineering, or related high-tech manufacturing
  
• Hands-on experience working in a cleanroom environment
  
• Exposure to 24x7 shift operations is an advantage
  

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes and equipment fundamentals
  
• Hands-on experience with vacuum systems, gas delivery systems, RF power, robotics, and PLC-based controls
  
• Familiarity with SPC, FDC, TPM, and basic data analysis tools
  
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings
  

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
  
• Good communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams
  
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work in rotating shifts, weekends, and on-call schedules
  
• Ability to comply with cleanroom gowning and physical job requirements
  
• Vendor coordination and field service experience is a plus