Equipment Engineer - Metrology Tools

Western Digital • Fremont, CA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or a related field
• 1-2 years of experience in Equipment Maintenance and Repair of relevant Metrology tooling experience within a semiconductor fab, HDD manufacturing, or a similar high-tech environment.
• Hands-On strong optical, 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

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Preventive Maintenance and Troubleshooting:
• 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).
• Continuous Improvement:
• 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.
• Training & Mentorship:
• Provide technical training and certification for maintenance personnel.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote cross-functional collaboration.
• Data Analysis & System Integration:
• 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.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program; employee stock purchase plan; and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level