Equipment Engineer – Semiconductor Manufacturing (Fab)

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India, Chandigarh Full-Time On-site

Posted 5 hours ago • Apply by June 12, 2026

Job Description

Location: Chandigarh, India
Experience: 2–10 Years
Work Environment: Semiconductor Fab / Cleanroom
Role Overview
The Equipment Engineer is responsible for the installation, qualification, maintenance, and optimization of semiconductor manufacturing tools in a high-volume fab environment. The role focuses on ensuring equipment uptime, process stability, safety compliance, and continuous improvement to support production, yield, and cost objectives.
The engineer will work closely with manufacturing, process engineering, facilities, and vendor teams to ensure stable and efficient tool operations within a cleanroom manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Equipment Ownership & Maintenance

Own and maintain assigned semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
Ensure high tool availability, reliability, and throughput to support production targets.
Perform systematic troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for equipment issues.
Implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to minimize downtime.
Monitor equipment performance and recommend corrective actions where required.

Tool Installation, Hook-up & Qualification

Support equipment installation, hook-up, and commissioning activities.
Work with vendors and facilities teams during tool setup and integration.
Execute equipment qualification processes (IQ / OQ / PQ).
Support new tool deployment, technology transfer, and ramp-up activities.

Production & Process Support

Provide equipment engineering support for 24x7 fab manufacturing operations.
Work closely with process engineering teams to maintain process stability and yield.
Monitor tool health using SPC and FDC monitoring systems.
Identify and resolve deviations affecting production performance.

Preventive Maintenance & Documentation

Develop and execute preventive maintenance plans.
Maintain accurate equipment documentation including:

SOPs
Maintenance procedures
Equipment logs
Spare parts inventory

Ensure proper documentation for audits and operational standards.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

Follow EHS guidelines related to hazardous gases, chemicals, electrical systems, and vacuum equipment.
Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and semiconductor manufacturing protocols.
Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
Maintain compliance with SEMI and ISO standards where applicable.

Continuous Improvement

Support initiatives to improve equipment uptime, productivity, and cycle time.
Contribute to cost reduction and process optimization programs.
Participate in equipment data analysis and automation improvement projects.
Collaborate with global engineering teams and equipment vendors to implement best practices.

Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s Degree In One Of The Following Disciplines

Electrical Engineering
Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Instrumentation Engineering
Materials Science

Diploma holders with relevant semiconductor fab equipment experience may also be considered.
Experience

2–10 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing or equipment engineering.
Hands-on experience working in semiconductor fab or cleanroom environments preferred.
Exposure to 24x7 manufacturing operations or shift-based environments is advantageous.
Experience working with equipment vendors or field service teams is beneficial.

Technical Skills

Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and equipment fundamentals.
Hands-on exposure to equipment systems such as:

Vacuum systems
Gas delivery systems
RF power systems
Robotics and wafer handling systems
PLC-based equipment controls

Familiarity with manufacturing quality and monitoring tools such as:

SPC (Statistical Process Control)
FDC (Fault Detection & Classification)
TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)

Ability to read and interpret:

Electrical schematics
Mechanical drawings
P&ID diagrams

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and troubleshooting capability.
Ability to work in cross-functional manufacturing teams.
Good documentation and communication skills.
Ability to manage priorities in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Additional Requirements

Willingness to work in rotational shifts and on-call schedules.
Ability to comply with cleanroom gowning protocols.
Comfortable working in semiconductor fab environments with strict safety standards.