Staff Equipment Engineer - CVD/Thin Films

About the role

Analog Devices is seeking a Staff Equipment Engineer for its CVD/Thin Films engineering team in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment. The engineer provides technical ownership of critical manufacturing equipment and processes, driving improvements in tool performance, reliability, yield and factory productivity, working cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Maintenance and Facilities.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as technical owner of assigned PVD/Thin Film equipment and lead installation, qualification and startup of new tools.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment issues to maximize uptime, and develop and maintain preventative maintenance strategies.
• Support production by quickly diagnosing and resolving equipment-related excursions.
• Improve equipment utilization, availability, throughput and OEE, and reduce process variation, defectivity and scrap.
• Improve cycle time, yield and product quality, and evaluate and implement equipment upgrades and emerging technologies.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives and develop equipment specifications, qualification plans and process control methodologies.
• Use data-driven analysis, fault detection systems and statistical methods, and lead or join cross-functional engineering, lean manufacturing and continuous improvement teams.
• Mentor technicians, engineers and manufacturing personnel.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent education and experience.
• 10+ years of direct 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 equipment.
• Hands-on experience with Applied Materials and/or Novellus equipment platforms.
• Experience leading equipment improvement projects in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), Fault Detection and Classification (FDC), Process Control Systems and Root Cause Analysis.
• Lean Manufacturing principles.

What we offer

• Expected wage range of $113,190 to $163,905 for a new hire, with a discretionary performance-based bonus.
• Medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays and sick time.
• 10 paid holidays per year, paid vacation starting at 136 hours per year for full-time employees, and paid sick time exceeding Washington State Sick Leave requirements.