Equipment Engineer-Photo

onsemi • East Syracuse, NY

6d • $98,700 - $167,700

About The Position

onsemi’s semiconductor fabrication facility in Syracuse, NY is looking for a highly skilled Photo Equipment Engineer with expertise in Vertical Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology to join the team. Our technology enables the next generation of power conversion, accelerating the transition to high efficiency, high power conversion solutions and inspiring new power system architectures. This role is critical to the development, optimization, and sustainment of photolithography and related process equipment supporting next-generation GaN-based devices.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a photolithography equipment owner, preferably in R&D or GaN device fabrication environments.
• Hands-on experience with steppers, tracks, and lithography-related metrology tools.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor physics, with emphasis on GaN material properties.
• Proven expertise in equipment calibration, maintenance, diagnostics, and troubleshooting.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• In-depth knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes and manufacturing equipment.
• Experience working in cleanroom environments, including contamination control protocols.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented and methodical approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and sustain photolithography equipment for vertical GaN wafer processing.
• Own and execute preventive and corrective maintenance programs to maximize tool uptime, yield, and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment and process issues to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, process, and manufacturing teams to integrate new technologies and drive continuous process improvement.
• Lead vendor engagement and technical alignment to support tool performance, upgrades, and key operational metrics.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, industry standards, and cleanroom best practices

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees