Staff Equipment Engineer at Halo Industries, Inc.

Santa Clara, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Apr, 26

Salary

140000.0

Posted On

23 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Equipment Ownership, Performance Improvement, Troubleshooting, Preventive Maintenance, Manufacturing Support, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, New Equipment Installation, Technical Leadership, Documentation, MES, FDC, SPC, Reliability Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Systems, Vacuum Systems

Industry

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Position Summary The Staff Equipment Engineer is responsible for the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. This role leads tool ownership, drives yield and uptime improvements, supports new equipment installations, and provides technical leadership to technicians and junior engineers in a high-volume or advanced-node fab environment. Key Responsibilities Equipment Ownership & Performance Own and maintain assigned process equipment. Drive equipment uptime, MTBF, MTTR, and utilization improvements. Establish and optimize preventive maintenance (PM) programs. Lead troubleshooting of complex equipment and process issues. Manufacturing Support Provide on-floor engineering support to sustain 24/7 fab operations. Rapidly respond to tool down, yield excursions, and safety events. Partner with Process, Yield, and Manufacturing teams to resolve tool-related defects and variability. Continuous Improvement Lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) using 8D, FMEA, SPC, and DOE methodologies. Implement hardware, software, and procedural improvements to improve tool stability and cost of ownership. Drive spare parts optimization and maintenance cost reduction. New Tools & Technology Lead installation, qualification, and production ramp of new equipment. Manage vendor interactions, FAT/SAT, and acceptance testing. Develop tool specifications and support capital equipment selection. Documentation & Systems Develop and maintain SOPs, PM procedures, calibration plans, and troubleshooting guides. Ensure equipment compliance with safety, EHS, and quality systems. Utilize MES, FDC, SPC, and CMMS systems for equipment monitoring and reporting. Leadership & Mentorship Provide technical leadership to equipment technicians and junior engineers. Support training, certification, and knowledge-transfer programs. Lead cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field. 10+ years of semiconductor manufacturing equipment engineering experience. Strong hands-on experience with semiconductor production tools. Experience with high-volume manufacturing and 24/7 fab operations. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Engineering or related discipline. Experience in advanced-node or specialty processes. Project leadership or capital equipment deployment experience. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex electro-mechanical and vacuum systems. Familiarity with SECS/GEM, FDC, SPC, and reliability engineering methods. Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) Free Food & Snacks Stock Option Plan Annual Bonus Plan eligible Short Term & Long Term Disability Base Salary: $130,000-$140,000 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all team members feel valued and supported. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those from underrepresented communities in STEM. If you meet most of the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

The Staff Equipment Engineer is responsible for the performance and reliability of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, leading tool ownership and driving yield and uptime improvements. This role also involves providing technical leadership and support for new equipment installations.