Equipment Engineer

TRUMPF • Cranbury, NJ

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About The Position

The Equipment Engineer is responsible for maintenance and repair of tools in a semiconductor fabrication facility, supporting equipment reliability and production uptime. The role coaches and supports maintenance personnel, organizes spare parts and tracks their usage, and collaborates with equipment engineers and technicians across the organization. It includes day-to-day equipment sustaining activities, continuous improvement projects, and support for the production group.

The position oversees process-tool modifications and upgrades, provides technical support for repairs, coordinates with vendors and contractors, and prepares maintenance and recovery documentation. It also involves fingerprinting and FMEA of equipment, establishing equipment-specific SPC charts, and responsibility for new-tool purchases, installations, and upgrade specifications.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of high-power diode lasers and high-vacuum systems, such as MBE, PVD, MOCVD, ion beam deposition, sputtering, or evaporation.
• Strong equipment skills, both electrical and mechanical.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; familiarity with semiconductor fabrication processes and tools.
• Strong technical and communication skills, with the ability to work in cross-functional teams to solve day-to-day tool problems.
• Initiative and ownership in troubleshooting new challenges.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proven track record of success.
• Physical ability to perform hands-on technical tasks on semiconductor process tools.
• B.S. in engineering or another science, with practical industry experience.
• Flexible working hours.

Responsibilities

• Coach a multidisciplinary team of equipment engineers and technicians in performing preventative maintenance routines to ensure equipment reliability.
• Produce and maintain the preventive maintenance schedule.
• Oversee modifications and upgrades to process equipment tools.
• Provide technical support for production equipment repairs.
• Maintain and track equipment downtime, failure modes, and spare-parts inventory and usage.
• Interface with vendors and contractors for tool installation, upgrades, maintenance, and modifications.
• Write maintenance and recovery procedures and other relevant documentation.
• Carry out equipment fingerprinting and FMEA, and determine equipment-specific SPC charts.
• Be responsible for new-tool purchases and installations, and develop equipment-upgrade specifications.
• Perform day-to-day equipment sustaining activities, drive continuous improvement projects, and support production in maintaining tool uptime.

Benefits

• 401(k) with generous company match.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including employer HSA contributions and 100% employer-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan guidance.
• Paid family and parental leave programs, plus reproductive and family health resources.
• Paid time off available from day one and 11 paid company holidays.
• Company-paid life insurance at two times base salary, plus short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Gym membership subsidy.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Recognition awards.
• Scholarship program for employees' children.

What This Job Offers

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