Senior Equipment Engineer, Equipment Engineering

Amazon CQC is looking for a highly motivated Semiconductor Senior Equipment Engineer to develop sustain and optimize advanced semiconductor R&D equipment and processes with our Equipment Engineering team and supplier partners.
You will be working cross functionally with process development engineering supply chain test engineering product management and R&D stakeholders. You will be a part of developing prototyping and qualifying some of the most advanced semiconductor process equipment in the world. The best candidate for the position has a high aptitude to learn new skillsets in the position. The expectation is that Engineers will start with strengths in a given field (Etch Deposition Lithography CMP Metrology etc.) and then develop breadth in many other areas from those who work with them. This role requires capability across the board to enable next-generation semiconductor process development in partnership with R&D operations teams.


Key job responsibilities
Sustain semiconductor R&D operations through responding to and resolving equipment breakdowns quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime and training on-site maintenance teams to resolve issues across other shifts.
Be an active leader on a cross functional Equipment Engineering team while taking on improvement projects to assist in improving R&D throughput and process development cycles. Diagnose equipment failures find root causes and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Lead equipment upgrades with a focus on serviceability reliability and process capability.
Develop and improve equipment validation procedures including calibration qualification and process of record (POR) development for semiconductor R&D tools. Support Design of Experiments (DOE) and process window characterization.
Become expert level trainer on all semiconductor tools in the R&D environment and be responsible for the level of knowledge of R&D technicians. Provide hands-on support to maintenance teams to troubleshoot and resolve extended downtime situations.
Take initiative to create implement and improve preventative and predictive maintenance documents and schedules for semiconductor R&D process equipment. Adapt maintenance strategies for tools running varied experimental recipes.
Participate in spare part analysis and inventory development cost reduction and improvement working with Spares Department to RMA faulty components and communicate needs to OEM vendors.
Interface with equipment communication protocols (SECS/GEM GEM300) and work with R&D automation systems for experiment tracking data collection and process control. Collaborate with process engineers on recipe development and optimization.


A day in the life

Start the day by reviewing equipment status dashboards overnight alarms and CMMS work orders to prioritize tasks and address any critical tool-down situations.
Respond to equipment breakdowns on the fab floor performing hands-on troubleshooting of the assigned tool sets to restore tools to production quickly.
Collaborate with process development engineers to optimize tool recipes run split-lot experiments and.
Conduct preventative and predictive maintenance activities including scheduled calibrations component replacements and system health checks to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Participate in cross-functional team meetings to discuss tool performance metrics share root-cause analyses and align on priorities for equipment improvement projects.
Train and mentor junior engineers on equipment operation safety protocols and best practices for semiconductor tool maintenance.
Document findings update SOPs and Work Instructions and contribute to spare parts inventory planning and cost-reduction initiatives.
Support new tool installs and qualifications coordinating with OEM vendors on site preparation hookup and acceptance testing milestones.

Diverse Experiences
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About the team
Our team is part of Amazons Custom Quantum Computing (CQC) organization dedicated to pushing the boundaries of superconducting process technology. We are a collaborative group of engineers scientists and technicians who thrive in a fast-paced R&D environment where innovation and hands-on problem solving are at the core of everything we do.
We value diverse perspectives continuous learning and a shared commitment to operational excellence. Team members work closely with process development supply chain test engineering and facilities teams to deliver innovative capabilities. Whether youre debugging a complex tool issue on the fab floor or driving a long-term reliability improvement project youll be supported by a team that celebrates curiosity ownership and collaboration.
At Amazon we are committed to an inclusive culture that empowers our people to do their best work grow and thrive. We offer competitive compensation comprehensive benefits and the opportunity to be part of a mission that is shaping the future of quantum computing.


- Experience with the project management of technical projects
- AS/BS in mechanical electrical etc.) 10 years preferably in the semiconductor industry or working with high precision equipment applications. Knowledge of equipment cleanliness and safety standards (ISO CE UL SEMI NFPA etc.) Strong verbal and written communication as well as project management skills. Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers; work both independently and effectively within a team. Prior experience with providing technical guidance and project management mentorship to team members fostering knowledge sharing effective planning cross-functional collaboration

- Experience with tools/systems to analyze data including Excel Access SQL or other data management systems
- Experience in identifying incomplete or inaccurate data identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan or experience with process improvement Kaizan and Six Sigma
- Knowledge of diverse MHS industrial mechanical and electrical systems and automation controls and robotics systems
- Direct equipment maintenance installation or reliability engineering inside a high-volume semiconductor fabrication or R&D.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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