Manufacturing Equipment Engineer – Semiconductor Operations

Keysight Technologies, Inc.•Santa Rosa, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers. Keysight's semiconductor fab is expanding and looking for a Equipment Engineer within our Thin Film Fab Team. In this role, you will own and become the technical expert for a suite of manufacturing equipment in our semiconductor manufacturing space (Dry etch, deposition, Lithography or Thin Film area).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related field
3-5+ years of experience in a high-tech, complex manufacturing or similar technical environment
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities independently
Hands-on experience troubleshooting complex electro-mechanical systems
Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics
Experience with capital equipment installation, qualification, or vendor coordination
Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
Motivation to grow in a hands-on engineering role and learn new technical skills

Nice To Haves

Experience working with semiconductor or other advanced manufacturing equipment
Background in chemical or high-hazard manufacturing environments
Familiarity with controls systems (e.g., PLCs, sensors, motion systems)
Experience with automation, data analysis, or manufacturing systems (MES)
Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) or structured problem-solving (e.g., RCA, 5 Whys)
Proficiency with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Siemens NX)

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment issues, leading repair escalations to root cause and long-term solutions
Drive the capital equipment acquisition process from requirements through installation and acceptance
Develop and continuously improve preventive maintenance and repair procedures
Lead hardware upgrades and reliability improvements to increase tool uptime and capability
Coordinate vendor support for preventive and corrective maintenance activities
Respond to equipment downtime events and restore tools to production safely and efficiently
Partner closely with process engineers and operators to support both volume production and R&D development