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Metrology Equipment Engineer

Vishay


Job Location:

Newport - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Semiconductor Metrology Equipment Engineer to support maintain and continuously improve advanced wafer inspection and metrology systems within a semiconductor manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will have a proven track record working with critical inspection tools ensuring maximum tool uptime accuracy and process capability.

This role plays a key part in yield improvement process control and sustaining highvolume manufacturing through expert technical support of metrology platforms.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical ownership for semiconductor metrology and inspection equipment ensuring safe reliable and compliant operation.
  • Install qualify maintain troubleshoot and repair metrology systems to minimise downtime and optimise performance.
  • Act as subject matter expert for inspection and surfaceanalysis tools supporting manufacturing process engineering and yield teams.
  • Lead fault finding root cause analysis and corrective actions across equipment hardware software and process interfaces.
  • Drive continuous improvement activities to enhance tool availability performance and data quality.
  • Support equipment upgrades retrofits and recipe optimisation in line with process requirements.
  • Work closely with tool vendors for advanced troubleshooting escalations and longterm reliability initiatives.
  • Maintain documentation including maintenance procedures calibration records and change control.
  • Participate in Fab support rotations including oncall or shift coverage where required.
  • Ensure all work is completed in compliance with semiconductor cleanroom safety and quality standards.

Equipment & Systems Experience (Preferred)

Handson experience with one or more of the following semiconductor metrology and inspection platforms:

  • Takano Surfscan systems
  • Dragonfly inspection systems
  • Camtek inspection systems
  • Optical microscopes and advanced lightbased inspection tools
  • Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM)
  • Other semiconductor metrology and yieldmonitoring systems (e.g. defect inspection overlay CD surface analysis)

Required Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience as an Equipment Engineer or Metrology Engineer within the semiconductor industry.
  • Strong background supporting highprecision inspection and metrology tools in a manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to diagnose complex equipment and process issues with a structured datadriven approach.
  • Experience working in cleanroom environments and highvolume fabs.
  • Strong understanding of semiconductor process control yield analysis and data integrity.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with crossfunctional teams.
  • Proven track record of delivering measurable improvements to tool uptime reliability or yield.
  • Clear technical communication skills both written and verbal.

Qualifications (Preferred)

  • Degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Electronic Mechanical Mechatronics Physics or Semiconductor Engineering.
  • OEM training or certifications on relevant metrology systems.
  • Experience supporting multiple process nodes or advanced semiconductor technologies.

What We Offer

  • Opportunity to work with stateoftheart semiconductor equipment
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Career development within a technically advanced manufacturing environment
  • Collaborative safetyfocused and performancedriven culture

Required Experience:

IC


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Vishay electronic component solutions - MOSFETs, ICs, Diodes & Rectifiers, Optoelectronics, Resistors, Sensors, Inductors, Custom Magnetics, and Capacitors

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