What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Equipment Engineer – Semiconductor Operations position at Keysight Technologies and Careers?
Overview:
Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Pay Range:
USD $116,790.00 - USD $194,650.00 Year
Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region
Keysight is on the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.
Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.
In this role, you will:
- Become the expert level owner of a suite of manufacturing equipment in Keysight’s semiconductor manufacturing areas, specializing in either dry etch equipment.
- Drive the capital acquisition process for manufacturing equipment.
- Develop preventive maintenance and repair procedures.
- Lead equipment repair escalations and oversee maintenance activities.
- Perform emergency repairs in a manufacturing environment as needed.
- Coordinate vendor service visits for corrective and preventive maintenance.
- Drive hardware improvements and automation projects.
- Collaborate closely with process engineers and operators to support both volume production and R&D process development.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related field.
- Proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities and solve complex problems independently.
- Proficiency with CAD modeling (e.g., SolidWorks, Siemens NX).
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics.
- Motivation to pursue a hands-on, engineering career.
- Strong desire to learn new skills and tackle novel challenges.
- Engineering experience in a manufacturing or other technical environment.
- Excellent communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in engineering or a closely related field.
- Proficiency in a common programming language (e.g., Python, C/C ).
- Experience using SQL for database interaction and data analysis.
- Background in lithography or dry etch within the semiconductor industry.
- Experience in chemical or high-hazard manufacturing environments.
- Technical project management experience.
- Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
- Experience with automation platforms (e.g., PLCs, SCADA, or scripting for tool automation).
- Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and data analysis techniques.
- Hands-on experience with chemical or gas delivery systems.
- Strong documentation and technical writing skills.
- Proficiency in structured troubleshooting methodologies such as 5 Whys, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Fishbone diagrams.
Location:
This critical role is based at our headquarters in Santa Rosa, CA.
Pay Range:
USD $116,790.00 - USD $194,650.00 Year
Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region
This role is eligible for Keysight Results Bonus Program
US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical, dental and vision
- Health Savings Account
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life, Accident, Disability insurance
- Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
- 401(k) Plan
- Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
- Paid Family Leave
- Discounts, Perks
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Adoption Assistance
- ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
- Restricted Stock Units
Salary : $116,790 - $194,650