Senior Engineer Equipment - PVD/Thin Films
About The Position
Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X. We are seeking a Senior Equipment Engineer to join our PVD/Thin Films engineering team within a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment. In this role, you will provide technical ownership for critical manufacturing equipment and processes, driving improvements in tool performance, reliability, yield, and overall factory productivity. You will work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Maintenance, and Facilities teams to support world-class semiconductor manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience maintaining, troubleshooting, optimizing, and improving semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence. Experience with one or more of the following platforms is highly desirable: Applied Materials Producer Novellus Concept One Applied Materials Centura Applied Materials Endura Applied Materials Poly HTF
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in semiconductor manufacturing equipment engineering, field service engineering, or a related technical role.
- Strong knowledge of wafer fabrication processes and semiconductor manufacturing operations.
- Proven experience troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and improving manufacturing equipment.
- Experience supporting PVD, Thin Film, Diffusion, Wet Process, or related semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
- Hands-on experience with Applied Materials and/or Novellus equipment platforms.
- Working knowledge of: Statistical Process Control (SPC), Fault Detection and Classification (FDC), Process Control Systems, Root Cause Analysis methodologies, Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Experience leading equipment improvement projects in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Applied Materials Producer
- Experience with Novellus Concept One
- Experience with Applied Materials Centura
- Experience with Applied Materials Endura
- Experience with Applied Materials Poly HTF
Responsibilities
- Serve as the technical owner for assigned PVD/Thin Film manufacturing equipment.
- Lead installation, qualification, and startup of new tools and process equipment.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment issues to maximize uptime and manufacturing performance.
- Develop, maintain, and improve preventative maintenance strategies to enhance equipment reliability.
- Support production operations by rapidly diagnosing and resolving equipment-related excursions.
- Drive improvements in equipment utilization, availability, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
- Identify and reduce sources of process variation, defectivity, and manufacturing scrap.
- Develop and implement solutions to improve cycle time, yield, and product quality.
- Evaluate and implement equipment upgrades, modifications, and emerging technologies.
- Lead cost reduction initiatives through process optimization, hardware improvements, and operational efficiencies.
- Develop equipment specifications, procedures, and qualification plans.
- Establish and enhance tool qualification, monitoring, and process control methodologies.
- Utilize data-driven analysis, fault detection systems, and statistical methods to identify and resolve performance issues.
- Apply structured problem-solving methodologies to drive permanent corrective actions.
- Lead or participate in cross-functional engineering, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement teams.
- Provide technical mentorship and support for technicians, engineers, and manufacturing personnel.
Benefits
- medical, vision and dental coverage
- 401k
- paid vacation
- holidays
- sick time
- 10 paid holidays per year
- paid vacation starting at 136 hours per year for full-time employees (prorated for part-time employees)
- paid sick time that exceeds the requirements of the Washington State Sick Leave law
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
