Job Description We are seeking a highly experienced and technically skilled Equipment Engineer to lead tool maintenance, optimization, and strategic improvement initiatives within our semiconductor manufacturing facility. You will play a key role in maximizing equipment uptime, supporting process stability, and driving cost-efficiency. Responsibilities: + Lead the installation, qualification, maintenance, and continuous improvement of complex semiconductor manufacturing equipment. + Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting chronic tool issues and implementing long-term corrective actions. + Analyze tool performance data (OEE, MTBF, MTTR) and drive strategies to improve equipment reliability and uptime. + Collaborate with process engineering, production, and facilities teams to support operational goals. + Manage vendor relationships for tool upgrades, spare parts, and service contracts. + Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance plans. + Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects including new tool introduction, capacity expansion, and yield improvement initiatives. + Ensure compliance with all safety protocols, cleanroom standards, and quality systems. + Provide detailed documentation and reports on tool status, repair history, and improvement initiatives. + Position may require periodic travel to subcontractor sites in Asia. Requirements: + Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related engineering discipline. + Minimum of 2 years of direct experience in equipment engineering within a semiconductor fabrication (front-end or back-end) environment. + Deep technical knowledge of one or more toolsets (e.g., Xcerra ASL1000 testers, Rasco, XuFeng and equivalent gravity-feed test handlers, Ismeca, Existech and equivalent rotary/turret test handlers is desirable ). + Strong analytical skills with proficiency in SPC, FMEA, RCA, and use of data analysis tools (Excel, JMP, Minitab, etc.). + Hands-on experience with automation systems, tool control software, and equipment troubleshooting. + Excellent communication, documentation, and project management skills.