Semiconductor Equipment Engineer

MACOM•Durham, NC

12h•Onsite

About The Position

MACOM (NASDAQ: MTSI) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced semiconductor products across a diverse range of end markets, including Data Centers, Telecommunications, Industrial and Aerospace and Defense. We develop innovative, cutting-edge technologies and products across the spectrum of radio frequency (RF), microwave, millimeter wave, photonics and high-speed analog technologies. Our solutions support critical network infrastructure applications like artificial intelligence, high performance computing, satellite communications, radar, unmanned aerial vehicles, medical equipment, test and measurement and advanced wireless networks. MACOM has more than 75 years of expertise in semiconductor process development, wafer fabrication, circuit design, advanced packaging, systems architecture and applications engineering. We are committed to our customers’ success. We partner with customers to help solve their most challenging problems by providing semiconductor solutions that are at the forefront of the highest power, highest frequency and/or highest data rates. Leading technologies, innovative products and driven employees. Come be a part of MACOM and help advance the next generation of connectivity infrastructure! We are currently seeking a mid to senior level equipment engineer for the NC semiconductor fab. Coverage areas may include Diffusion, Plasma Deposition, Plasma Etch, Wet Etch, Metal Evaporation, and Photolithography. Coverage in multiple areas is required.

Requirements

Engineering or Science Degree in a Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial discipline.
5+ years’ experience in semiconductor manufacturing engineering.
Experience managing relationships with external suppliers, contractors, and development partners.
Experience with capital equipment procurement, capacity planning and modeling.
Proof of success in continuous improvement of semiconductor fab manufacturing equipment.
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
Must be proficient in the MS Office suite of products.
Strong communication skills are required.
Decision-making and troubleshooting skills are very important.
Experienced with handling toxic and reactive chemicals and gases common to the semiconductor industry

Nice To Haves

CAD and Project skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensures Fab equipment and processes meet throughput, yield, safety, and efficiency objectives.
Develops and documents procedures to sustain and evolve equipment performance.
Identifies, prioritizes, and implements projects that provide continuous improvement of the overall uptime and output of semiconductor processes and equipment through analysis of data.
Effectively communicates progress to goals through presentations and ongoing reviews.
Attends and participates in daily operations meetings to provide status and plans – equipped with answers.
Initiates Escalations for hard down equipment through to recovery (owns history, status, plans, and communication 24x7 until resolved).
Plans and manages capital equipment procurement, installations, and upgrades.
Trains and mentors equipment technicians.
Manages multiple tasks and projects simultaneously within a rapidly changing environment.
Reasonable expectation of response during off hours in support of production. This is a support position requiring flexibility and commitment to production needs as they arise at any time of the day.