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We are seeking a Senior Equipment Engineer to join our PVD/Thin Films engineering team within a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment. In this role, you will provide technical ownership for critical manufacturing equipment and processes, driving improvements in tool performance, reliability, yield, and overall factory productivity. You will work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Maintenance, and Facilities teams to support world-class semiconductor manufacturing operations.
The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience maintaining, troubleshooting, optimizing, and improving semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Experience with one or more of the following platforms is highly desirable:
Applied Materials Producer
Novellus Concept One
Applied Materials Centura
Applied Materials Endura
Applied Materials Poly HTF
Key Responsibilities
Equipment Ownership & Manufacturing Support
Serve as the technical owner for assigned PVD/Thin Film manufacturing equipment.
Lead installation, qualification, and startup of new tools and process equipment.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment issues to maximize uptime and manufacturing performance.
Develop, maintain, and improve preventative maintenance strategies to enhance equipment reliability.
Support production operations by rapidly diagnosing and resolving equipment-related excursions.
Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
Drive improvements in equipment utilization, availability, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Identify and reduce sources of process variation, defectivity, and manufacturing scrap.
Develop and implement solutions to improve cycle time, yield, and product quality.
Evaluate and implement equipment upgrades, modifications, and emerging technologies.
Lead cost reduction initiatives through process optimization, hardware improvements, and operational efficiencies.
Engineering & Technical Leadership
Develop equipment specifications, procedures, and qualification plans.
Establish and enhance tool qualification, monitoring, and process control methodologies.
Utilize data-driven analysis, fault detection systems, and statistical methods to identify and resolve performance issues.
Apply structured problem-solving methodologies to drive permanent corrective actions.
Lead or participate in cross-functional engineering, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement teams.
Provide technical mentorship and support for technicians, engineers, and manufacturing personnel.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in semiconductor manufacturing equipment engineering, field service engineering, or a related technical role.
Strong knowledge of wafer fabrication processes and semiconductor manufacturing operations.
Proven experience troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and improving manufacturing equipment.
Experience supporting PVD, Thin Film, Diffusion, Wet Process, or related semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
Hands-on experience with Applied Materials and/or Novellus equipment platforms.
Working knowledge of:
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Fault Detection and Classification (FDC)
Process Control Systems
Root Cause Analysis methodologies
Lean Manufacturing principles
Experience leading equipment improvement projects in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.
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Job Req Type: ExperiencedRequired Travel: No
Shift Type: 1st Shift/DaysThe expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $95,600 to $131,450.
Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.
This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors
This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and other benefits.
Benefits for the position includes 10 paid holidays per year, paid vacation starting at 136 hours per year for full-time employees (prorated for part-time employees), and paid sick time that exceeds the requirements of the Washington State Sick Leave law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience in semiconductor manufacturing equipment engineering, field service engineering, or a related technical role
- Strong knowledge of wafer fabrication processes and semiconductor manufacturing operations
- Experience troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and improving manufacturing equipment
- Experience supporting PVD, Thin Film, Diffusion, Wet Process, or related semiconductor manufacturing equipment
- Hands-on experience with Applied Materials and/or Novellus equipment platforms
- Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Working knowledge of Fault Detection and Classification (FDC)
- Working knowledge of Process Control Systems
- Working knowledge of Root Cause Analysis methodologies
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
- Experience leading equipment improvement projects in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Analog Devices Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Analog Devices and has not been reviewed or approved by Analog Devices.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program is described as a standout feature, with company contribution up to 8% of base salary and immediate vesting. This structure strengthens long-term value even when cash compensation perceptions vary.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is positioned as comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision options along with disability and life insurance. Day-one eligibility and multiple plan choices add to perceived robustness.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off appears broad, with vacation ranging from roughly 17–25 days and increasing up to five weeks with tenure, alongside sick time and paid holidays. Parental leave and related time-off provisions further expand coverage.
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What We Do
Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) operates at the center of the modern digital economy, converting real-world phenomena into actionable insight with its comprehensive suite of analog and mixed signal, power management, radio frequency (RF), and digital and sensor technologies. ADI serves 125,000 customers worldwide with more than 75,000 products in the industrial, communications, automotive, and consumer markets. ADI is headquartered in Wilmington, MA.
