PVD Equipment Engineer

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Fort Collins, CO, USA
In-Office
91K-146K Annually
Senior level
Software • Semiconductor • Manufacturing
The Role
Owns and supports PVD equipment in an 8-inch semiconductor wafer fabrication facility. Responsibilities include equipment troubleshooting, optimization, upgrades, conversions, preventative and predictive maintenance, qualification, personnel training, and performance monitoring. The role collaborates with process engineering and R&D to develop robust equipment and processes, apply statistical validation, and execute improvement projects supporting high-volume manufacturing.
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Job Description:

As a PVD Equipment Engineer with Broadcom Limited’s Wireless Semiconductor Division (WSD), you will own and support equipment used to develop and execute advanced processes in our state of the art 8” wafer fabrication facility located along the Front Range in Northern Colorado.  Working with Technology Development and Process Engineering, you will be challenged by new materials, applications and device architectures.  You will be responsible for establishing robust equipment and processes through rigorous characterization and statistical validation before ramping and supporting them in high volume manufacturing.


Responsibilities

  • Strong ownership of tactical execution and strategic improvement, including hardware and software optimization; reporting and ownership of related projects and metrics.
  • Provide technical leadership in evaluating, troubleshooting, improving and maintaining equipment.
  • Existing equipment upgrades and tool conversions with qualification support.
  • Develop and implement preventative, predictive and high precision maintenance procedures.  Implementation includes documenting procedures, as well as training and certifying personnel.
  • Work with team members to meet organizational goals through the proactive identification of opportunities and the subsequent development and execution of corresponding projects.
  • Collaborate with Process Engineering and R&D to conceptualize and progress opportunities that enable continued technological leadership; working across roles & teams, both internal and external, to deliver benefit to the business.
  • Implement robust monitoring methodologies for equipment performance, preferably detecting deviation before product is impacted (e.g. SPC, FDC, baselining & matching).

Job Qualifications

  • BS in EE, ME, ChemE, or Materials Science.
  • 5+ years of experience with semiconductor or semiconductor adjacent processes and equipment is required.  Experience with PVD  or other Thin Films equipment is highly preferred.
  • Detail oriented with strong fundamentals in core equipment engineering functions.
  • Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills for process/equipment interactions.
  • Practical experience applying structured problem-solving methods.
  • Practical experience in Fault Detection & Classification (FDC) systems, including setup, diagnostics and maintenance of those systems.
  • Working knowledge and practical experience with SPC, DOE and statistical hypothesis testing.
  • Mature data analysis skills using tools such as JMP, Minitab, Spotfire and Excel/Access.
  • Proficient in the use of hand tools, common hardware and fittings with a demonstrated track record of quality workmanship.
  • Excellent verbal and written skills.  Commitment to effective communication.
  • Initiative to address and appropriately escalate problems to achieve rapid resolution.
  • Basic understanding of MEMS and active device micro-fabrication techniques is highly desirable.
  • U.S. Work Authorization.

Compensation and Benefits


The annual base salary range for this position is USD 91,100.00 To USD 146,000.00

As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.


Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.


Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.


If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science
  • 5+ years of experience with semiconductor or semiconductor-adjacent processes and equipment
  • Experience with PVD or other thin-film equipment
  • Strong fundamentals in equipment engineering functions
  • Diagnostic and troubleshooting skills for process and equipment interactions
  • Experience applying structured problem-solving methods
  • Practical experience with Fault Detection and Classification systems, including setup, diagnostics, and maintenance
  • Working knowledge and practical experience with SPC, DOE, and statistical hypothesis testing
  • Data analysis experience using JMP, Minitab, Spotfire, and Excel or Access
  • Proficiency with hand tools, common hardware, and fittings, with demonstrated quality workmanship
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Basic understanding of MEMS and active-device microfabrication techniques
  • U.S. work authorization

Broadcom Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is used broadly through RSUs with quarterly or annual vesting, and an ESPP with a discount and look‑back that can add meaningful upside. Company disclosures show ongoing equity grants, including inducement RSUs tied to acquisitions, underscoring equity’s central role in total rewards.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with a competitive company match and immediate vesting is consistently highlighted, supporting long‑term savings. Tax‑advantaged accounts like HSA/FSA further strengthen the financial wellness toolkit.
  • Pay Growth & Progression — Compensation ceilings in technical tracks are described as high, with wide ranges and very strong totals for experienced engineers. Sales compensation is also characterized as competitive, supporting attractive on‑target earnings.

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The Company
HQ: Palo Alto, CA
38,985 Employees
Year Founded: 1991

What We Do

Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) is a global technology leader that designs, develops and supplies semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions.

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