What are the responsibilities and job description for the CMP/Wet Equipment Engineer (SM1) position at Texas Instruments?
Change the world. Love your job.
Do you want to work for an organization that values your ideas and gives you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact? At Texas Instruments, Equipment Engineers play a critical role in building and sustaining the systems that enable world-class semiconductor manufacturing.
In this role, you will join a highly collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment where you will help drive equipment reliability, improve factory performance, and strengthen long-term team capability. We are looking for an engineer who brings strong equipment experience, thrives on difficult technical challenges, and is motivated to improve how work gets done through innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement.
This position may be filled with a candidate whose background is stronger in either 300mm Wet or 300mm CMP equipment, depending on experience and team fit. We are looking for someone who not only brings direct equipment knowledge, but also demonstrates initiative, energy, curiosity, strong ownership, and a desire to build a long-term career with TI.
Responsibilities include:
Evaluating, selecting, and ordering equipment that is most appropriate and cost effective for the manufacture of company products
Overseeing the installation, modification, upgrade, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment
Studying equipment performance, reliability, and failure trends to drive improvement in uptime, stability, and overall factory performance
Establishing programs, corrective actions, and long-term solutions for equipment issues that affect the manufacturing process
Driving equipment problem-solving efforts with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and follow-through
Building and improving preventive maintenance strategies, recovery procedures, and documentation that strengthen execution consistency
Providing technical support to manufacturing equipment repair, maintenance, and process engineering organizations
Partnering effectively with technicians, process engineers, manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to solve problems and improve results
Keeping current on equipment manufacturers’ technical notices, upgrades, and safety issues
Identifying opportunities to simplify work, improve systems, and develop practical solutions that increase efficiency and strengthen execution over time
Driving innovation through creative problem solving, continuous improvement, and a willingness to take on difficult technical challenges
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Physics, or a related engineering degree
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience working in a semiconductor manufacturing environment as an Equipment Engineering Tool Owner
Preferred Qualifications:
Direct 300mm equipment engineering experience in CMP and/or Wet systems
For CMP backgrounds, experience with AMAT and/or Ebara platforms
For Wet backgrounds, experience with TEL, LAM, and/or Screen platforms
Experience troubleshooting tool reliability, driving failure reduction, and improving long-term equipment performance
Experience with equipment maintenance systems, technical documentation, and building sustainable operating procedures
Experience using tool monitoring, factory systems, and equipment data to support prioritization, problem solving, and action planning
Working knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing, SPC techniques, and cleanroom protocols
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex equipment issues and translate findings into sustainable corrective actions
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively across functions and build strong, influential relationships
Ability to take initiative, drive results, and operate with a high level of ownership
Strong time management and prioritization skills in an interrupt-driven, fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to identify better ways of working, improve efficiency, and build practical solutions that strengthen execution over time
Demonstrated ability to drive innovation, take on difficult technical challenges, and develop creative solutions that improve long-term factory performance
About Us
Why TI?
Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.
We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI
Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us. Please find our country-specific benefits here
About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com.
Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
If you are interested in this position, please apply to this requisition.
TI does not make recruiting or hiring decisions based on citizenship, immigration status or national origin. However, if TI determines that information access or export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit you from working in this position without first obtaining an export license, TI expressly reserves the right not to seek such a license for you and either offer you a different position that does not require an export license or decline to move forward with your employment.
Job Info
Job Identification 25017146
Job Category Manufacturing
Posting Date 08/18/2026, 03:02 PM
Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
Locations 501 W Shepherd Dr, Sherman, TX, 75092, US
ECL/GTC Required Yes
Do you want to work for an organization that values your ideas and gives you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact? At Texas Instruments, Equipment Engineers play a critical role in building and sustaining the systems that enable world-class semiconductor manufacturing.
In this role, you will join a highly collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment where you will help drive equipment reliability, improve factory performance, and strengthen long-term team capability. We are looking for an engineer who brings strong equipment experience, thrives on difficult technical challenges, and is motivated to improve how work gets done through innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement.
This position may be filled with a candidate whose background is stronger in either 300mm Wet or 300mm CMP equipment, depending on experience and team fit. We are looking for someone who not only brings direct equipment knowledge, but also demonstrates initiative, energy, curiosity, strong ownership, and a desire to build a long-term career with TI.
Responsibilities include:
Evaluating, selecting, and ordering equipment that is most appropriate and cost effective for the manufacture of company products
Overseeing the installation, modification, upgrade, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment
Studying equipment performance, reliability, and failure trends to drive improvement in uptime, stability, and overall factory performance
Establishing programs, corrective actions, and long-term solutions for equipment issues that affect the manufacturing process
Driving equipment problem-solving efforts with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and follow-through
Building and improving preventive maintenance strategies, recovery procedures, and documentation that strengthen execution consistency
Providing technical support to manufacturing equipment repair, maintenance, and process engineering organizations
Partnering effectively with technicians, process engineers, manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to solve problems and improve results
Keeping current on equipment manufacturers’ technical notices, upgrades, and safety issues
Identifying opportunities to simplify work, improve systems, and develop practical solutions that increase efficiency and strengthen execution over time
Driving innovation through creative problem solving, continuous improvement, and a willingness to take on difficult technical challenges
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Physics, or a related engineering degree
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience working in a semiconductor manufacturing environment as an Equipment Engineering Tool Owner
Preferred Qualifications:
Direct 300mm equipment engineering experience in CMP and/or Wet systems
For CMP backgrounds, experience with AMAT and/or Ebara platforms
For Wet backgrounds, experience with TEL, LAM, and/or Screen platforms
Experience troubleshooting tool reliability, driving failure reduction, and improving long-term equipment performance
Experience with equipment maintenance systems, technical documentation, and building sustainable operating procedures
Experience using tool monitoring, factory systems, and equipment data to support prioritization, problem solving, and action planning
Working knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing, SPC techniques, and cleanroom protocols
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex equipment issues and translate findings into sustainable corrective actions
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively across functions and build strong, influential relationships
Ability to take initiative, drive results, and operate with a high level of ownership
Strong time management and prioritization skills in an interrupt-driven, fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to identify better ways of working, improve efficiency, and build practical solutions that strengthen execution over time
Demonstrated ability to drive innovation, take on difficult technical challenges, and develop creative solutions that improve long-term factory performance
About Us
Why TI?
Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.
We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI
Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us. Please find our country-specific benefits here
About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com.
Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
If you are interested in this position, please apply to this requisition.
TI does not make recruiting or hiring decisions based on citizenship, immigration status or national origin. However, if TI determines that information access or export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit you from working in this position without first obtaining an export license, TI expressly reserves the right not to seek such a license for you and either offer you a different position that does not require an export license or decline to move forward with your employment.
Job Info
Job Identification 25017146
Job Category Manufacturing
Posting Date 08/18/2026, 03:02 PM
Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
Locations 501 W Shepherd Dr, Sherman, TX, 75092, US
ECL/GTC Required Yes
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K PlanSalary : $55,092 - $82,978