Equipment Engineer (Semiconductor)

TL;DR

Equipment Engineer (Semiconductor): Maintain, repair, and optimize wafer fabrication equipment within a semiconductor fab with an accent on tool reliability and production capacity. Focus on reducing process variation, implementing Six-Sigma SPC methods, and improving tool availability through hands-on electromechanical maintenance.

Location: Austin (Ed Bluestein, Office)

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications.

What you will do

• Maintain, repair, and upgrade wafer fabrication equipment across various fab areas.
• Reduce process and tool performance variation to increase production capacity.
• Support defectivity and scrap reduction efforts to improve cost performance.
• Implement Six-Sigma statistical process control (SPC) methods.
• Develop specifications and qualify alternate parts for equipment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and lean activity teams to improve tool reliability.

Requirements

• Recent BS or MS in an engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical preferred).
• Must be able to work evening and weekend shifts (SUN-THURS or TUES-SAT, 3PM-12AM).
• Strong hands-on experience in building, maintaining, or repairing electromechanical or electrooptical systems.
• Ability to generate, analyze, and interpret technical data.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for professional interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Self-motivated with strong foundational problem-solving skills and a creative approach.