Senior Equipment Engineer (Etch)

OUR STORY

At STMicroelectronics, we believe in the power of technology to drive innovation and make a positive impact on people, businesses, and society. As a global semiconductor company, our advanced technologies and chips form the hidden foundation of the world we live in today.

When you join ST, you will be part of a global business with more than 115 nationalities, present in 40 countries, and comprising over 50,000 diverse and dedicated creators and makers of technology around the world.

Developing technologies takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understand collaboration and respect. People with passion and the desire to disrupt the status quo, drive innovation, and unlock their own potential. Embark on a journey with us, where you can innovate for a future that we want to make smarter and greener, in a responsible and sustainable way. Our technology starts with you.

Key Responsibilities

1. Equipment Ownership & Uptime

• Serve as primary owner for assigned tools, especially, LAM XLE and LAM Rainbow systems.

• Maintain and continuously improve OEE, MTBF, and MTTR targets.

• Develop and maintain equipment health monitoring and baseline control (SPC, FDC, fault codes, alarms).

• Drive daily tool performance reviews, documenting issues, actions, and recovery plans.

2. Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Plan, execute, and optimize preventive maintenance (PM) activities according to OEM recommendations and fab strategies.

• Perform complex troubleshooting on electrical, mechanical, vacuum, RF, gas delivery, and software subsystems.

• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for chronic and high‑impact issues using structured methods (8D, Fishbone, 5‑Why, etc.).

• Coordinate and supervise vendor field service engineers (FSEs) and contractors during major interventions, upgrades, and rebuilds.

3. Process / Equipment Interaction

• Work closely with process engineering to ensure equipment performance supports CD, profile, uniformity, selectivity, and defectivity requirements.

• Analyze tool logs, SPC charts, metrology data, and wafer maps to correlate equipment conditions with yield and parametric performance.

• Support process qualifications, chamber swaps, hardware changes, and recipe releases.

• Ensure correct implementation and maintenance of chamber matching between AMAT and TEL tools.

4. Continuous Improvement & Cost Reduction

• Identify and implement improvement projects to increase uptime, extend parts lifetime, and reduce operating cost.

• Optimize consumables usage and spare parts strategy (buffer stock, repair vs. replace, refurbishment plans).

• Participate in or lead CIP / Lean / Six Sigma projects for productivity and quality enhancement.

• Support capacity upgrades (chamber additions, throughput improvement, software enhancements).

5. Documentation, Procedure & Training

• Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting guides for AMAT SuperE, AMAT DPS.

• Document all events, alarms, interventions, and changes in the equipment history system (EHS/CMMS).

• Provide technical training and coaching to equipment technicians, junior engineers, and shift personnel.

• Ensure compliance with change management process for hardware, software, and recipe modifications.

6. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all activities follow EHS regulations, company safety rules, and cleanroom protocols.

• Conduct and support risk assessments, LOTO procedures, and safety audits for gas, chemical, RF, and high‑voltage systems.

• Support compliance with ISO/Automotive/Quality Management Systems as applicable.

Job Requirements

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering or equivalent

2. Min 5 years of relevant work experience in Semiconductor Etch area, familiar with Etch Equipment (LAM XLE and LAM Rainbow)

3. Good analytical and creative problem-solving skills with a keen eye to details

4. High degree of interpersonal skills and able to work both independently and with cross-functional teams

5. Knowledge of SPC, FMEA, 8D methodologies.

ST is proud to be one of the 17 companies certified as a 2025 Global Top Employer and the first and only semiconductor company to achieve this distinction. ST was recognized in this ranking thanks to its continuous improvement approach and stands out particularly in the areas of ethics & integrity, purpose & values, organization & change, business strategy, and performance.

At ST, we endeavor to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we do not tolerate discrimination. We aim to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the societies around us. We strive for equity in career development, career opportunities, and equal remuneration. We encourage candidates who may not meet every single requirement to apply, as we appreciate diverse perspectives and provide opportunities for growth and learning. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is woven into our company culture.

To discover more, visit st.com/careers.