NPI Product Engineer (Semiconductor Manufacturing)

TL;DR

NPI Product Engineer (Semiconductor Manufacturing): Supporting the introduction, operation, installation, diagnosis, repair, and improvement of sophisticated wafer inspection systems with an accent on systems engineering, serviceability, diagnostics, and technical documentation. Focus on solving complex equipment issues, developing software feature requirements, coordinating NPI and sustaining activities, and driving small projects across engineering and service teams.

Location: Onsite in Totowa, New Jersey, USA; international and domestic travel of up to 10–20% is required.

Salary: $85,600–$145,500 annually

Company

hirify.global develops inspection and process-control systems and services for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.

What you will do

• Build systems-engineering expertise across wafer inspection platforms, including image-processing servers, wafer stages, vibration isolation, motion control, opto-mechanical systems, and automated wafer handling.
• Support customers and internal teams with system operation, installation, upgrades, diagnosis, repairs, and applications.
• Resolve escalated technical issues through written action plans and hands-on support at customer sites.
• Prepare technical reports covering issues, analysis, system status, assessments, and engineering recommendations.
• Implement and supervise NPI and sustaining activities, including diagnostic improvements, software requirements, training plans, and documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering teams during concept and design reviews and drive small projects in a matrix environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, IT/software/networking, electronics, optics, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least two years of proven experience and hands-on experience building, operating, and troubleshooting hirify.global inspection systems.
• Knowledge of servers, electrical and mechanical systems, motion control, and industry-standard problem-solving methodologies.
• Ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly, instruct others, build working relationships, and adapt between program tasks and service needs.
• Availability for domestic and international travel of up to 10–20%.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on advanced systems used in semiconductor manufacturing and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and service teams.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits.
• 401(k) with company matching and an employee stock purchase program.
• Paid time off, company holidays, family care and bonding leave, and wellness benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement, student debt assistance, financial planning, and career development programs.

Hiring process

• Multiple interviews with hiring managers, conducted in person or by video conference.