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SeniorFull-time
Salary Range
$132,600 - $179,400 /year
This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.
About the Role
The Staff Equipment Engineer is a hands-on technical expert responsible for sustaining, improving, and qualifying Thin Film process equipment—specifically Vacuum Ion Beam Etch (IBE) and Vacuum Ion Beam Deposition (IBD) systems—in a high-volume wafer fabrication environment. This role requires strong analytical, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills to drive equipment reliability, process capability, and cost efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- →Evaluate, select, and implement cost-effective equipment solutions aligned with manufacturing requirements.
- →Lead equipment upgrades, installations, and modifications to support new technologies and increase throughput.
- →Own preventive maintenance programs, spare parts planning, and documentation (procedures, troubleshooting guides, configurations).
- →Monitor and improve tool performance metrics (MTBF, MTTR, AOU); report weekly and drive improvement plans.
- →Analyze SPC charts and alarm logs; respond to out-of-control conditions and tool aborts with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- →Support and train maintenance personnel; develop certification programs and technical training materials.
- →Collaborate with QA, Process Engineering, and Maintenance to reduce wafer scrap and improve tool uptime.
- →Lead or support projects focused on grid life, yield, cycle time, and tool matching.
- →Respond to down tool escalations and lead recovery efforts efficiently and effectively.
- →Participate in new tool specification, vendor negotiations, design reviews, and qualification testing.
- →Ensure documentation and knowledge transfer across shifts and functions.
- →Drive continuous improvement initiatives and stay current with emerging equipment and process technologies.
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About WesternDigital
Western Digital is a global leader in data storage solutions, providing innovative technologies to manage, store, and protect digital information. Headquartered in the United States, the company has been at the forefront of the storage industry since its founding in 1970, evolving from a semiconductor manufacturer to a pioneer in hard drives, solid-state drives, and cloud storage solutions. With a strong presence in both consumer and enterprise markets, Western Digital plays a critical role in enabling the digital transformation across various sectors, including entertainment, healthcare, and enterprise data centers. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of storage products, including high-capacity hard drives, high-performance solid-state drives, and data center solutions tailored for scalability and reliability. Key features of their products include advanced data protection technologies, energy efficiency, and seamless integration with cloud platforms. Western Digital serves a diverse audience, from individual consumers seeking reliable storage for personal devices to large enterprises requiring robust data management systems. Their solutions are designed to meet the growing demands of data-intensive applications, ensuring speed, durability, and ease of use. Western Digital has achieved significant milestones, including being a key supplier to major cloud service providers and holding a leading market share in the storage industry. The company’s unique value proposition lies in its ability to combine cutting-edge technology with decades of expertise, delivering solutions that address the evolving needs of the digital age. By continuously innovating and investing in research and development, Western Digital remains a trusted partner for organizations and individuals alike, ensuring that data is stored securely and accessed efficiently.
