Hardware Qualification & Development Support Engineer

Our client is a global leader in materials engineering solutions that form the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor and advanced display technology worldwide. Their innovations play a critical role in advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation chips.

For over 55 years, the organization has been driving technological progress through breakthrough innovations that impact billions of lives globally. Powered by some of the world’s brightest visionaries, engineers, and scientists, the company brings together diverse perspectives and expertise to deliver material innovations that are shaping the future of technology.

Responsibilities:

• Perform tool build, integration, testing and troubleshooting
• Ensure tool remains up for Process and other hardware qualifications
• Work with Clean Room Facilities group to specify facilities requirements
• Understand facilities availability and needs of the tool and work with the facilities group to manage & troubleshoot any facilities related issues
• Qualification of non-system components (isolated from application)
• Define & execute Qualification plans; Define, execute and qualify calibration procedures (off and on tool)
• Performs all standard service activities through Tier I. Able to perform routine preventative maintenance within established timeframes. Completes quality repairs
• Responds to customer tool issues by communicating with other engineers and participating in escalation conference calls
• May participate in projects to reduce costs and increase uptime.
• Verifies operational quality of system equipment. Assists senior engineers as needed
• Applies diagnostic techniques and use of documentation and test equipment with assistance from senior engineers
• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical problems. Uses training and experience to identify some process, software or hardware related system problems.
• Strives to perform BKM’s. Uses knowledge management systems. Follows all IP guidelines.
• Assumes responsibility for complete customer satisfaction within work area
• Assists in planning, communicating, and coordinating support plans with customer management
• Complies with all safety procedures and consistently demonstrates safety as a value

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in hardware qualification, testing, or development support in semiconductor or high-tech equipment industry.
• Hands-on experience with test equipment, data acquisition systems, and failure analysis.
• Strong understanding of hardware design principles and reliability testing methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• High level technical knowledge in at least one R&D discipline (Optic, Electronic, Motion, SEM): (1) Support R&D module owner in “Off & On Tool” Module Integration, Calibration and Qualification (2) Qualify Module performance to spec (on & off tool) (3) Support R&D Development (C&F) activities