ON Semiconductor

Equipment Engineer MOCVD

ON Semiconductor • $75K — $120K *
Syracuse, NY 13210In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience as an equipment owner in R&D or compound semiconductor environments.
  • Proven expertise in calibration, maintenance, diagnostics, and troubleshooting of semiconductor equipment.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams.
  • Experience in cleanroom environments adhering to contamination control protocols.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

  • Install, qualify, and maintain MOCVD equipment for vertical GaN wafer processing.
  • Provide technical ownership for performance, reliability, and maintenance strategy of equipment.
  • Troubleshoot complex equipment and process issues to reduce downtime.
  • Drive reliability improvement projects using root cause analysis and statistical methods.
  • Lead vendor engagement and ensure technical alignment for tool upgrades and performance metrics.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, industry standards, and cleanroom practices.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunities for continuous improvement initiatives
  • Access to advanced technology and tools
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Potential involvement in cutting-edge R&D projects
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are seeking a SemiconductorEquipment Engineer to support advanced epitaxy and semiconductor manufacturing equipment used in the development of next-generation power electronic GaN-based devices. Experience with MOCVD or epitaxial growth systems is highly desirable; however, candidates with strong semiconductor equipment engineering backgrounds and a demonstrated ability to learn complex technologies are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
  • Install, qualify, and sustain MOCVD equipment for vertical GaN wafer processing.
  • Provide technical ownership for equipment performance, reliability, maintenance strategy, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment and process issues to minimize downtime.
  • Drive reliability improvement projects utilizing root cause analysis, statistical methods, and continuous improvement techniques to improve equipment performance and manufacturing outcomes.
  • Lead vendor engagement and technical alignment to support tool performance, upgrades, and key operational metrics.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, industry standards, and cleanroom best practices.


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
  • Experience:
    • 3+ years of experience as an equipment owner, preferably in R&D or compound semiconductor device fabrication environments.
  • Proven expertise in equipment calibration, maintenance, diagnostics, and troubleshooting.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
  • Experience working in cleanroom environments, including contamination control protocols.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented and methodical approach.

Preferred Skills
  • In-depth knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes and manufacturing equipment.
  • Strong understanding of semiconductor physics, with emphasis on GaN material properties.
  • Hands-on experience with EPI reactors, thin-film equipment, abatement systems, and related metrology tools.

onsemi is excited to share the base salary range for this position is $75,300.00-$120,400.00 range exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses.The final pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, education, experience, and/or consideration of internal equity of our current team members. We also offer a competitive benefits package. https://www.onsemi.com/site/pdf/Benefits-Summary-USA.pdf

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Size
30,000 employees
Market Cap
$26.4 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$234.2 million
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$5.2 billion
NASDAQ
ON
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