Sr. Equipment Engineer - Thin Film CVD

Join TSMC Washington and help power the future of technology. At TSMC, we don't just make semiconductors; we innovate to transform industries and enhance lives. As the world’s leading semiconductor foundry, we partner with top tech companies to drive advancements in industries such as healthcare, automotive, consumer electronics, and renewable energy. At TSMC Washington, you'll thrive where innovation meets precision manufacturing, and integrity guides our high standards and customer trust.

Our visionary leaders collaborate with clients to achieve groundbreaking results, ensuring our leadership in the semiconductor sector. Explore career opportunities with TSMC Washington and join a company with a commitment to excellence and innovation.

TSMC, the world's leading independent semiconductor foundry, is seeking highly motivated, results-oriented, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team as a Senior Equipment Engineer. This pivotal role is located within our fast-paced semiconductor manufacturing environment at TSMC WA, offering a dynamic range of technical challenges and opportunities for significant impact.

• A module equipment engineer will work in one of the equipment engineering teams, such as lithography, etch, diffusion, implanter, chemical mechanical polishing, and thin films.
• Learn and understand tool design to enhance equipment availability.
• Maintaining equipment stability and driving improvements through logical problem-solving skills.
• Willing to work in a fab manufacturing environment that operates 24x7.

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering and scientific field such as Materials Science, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or Optics.
• Basic technical understanding of IC processing equipment.
• Basic knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE) principles.
• Mechanical hand‑on experience
• 5+ years related experience

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
• Initiative-driven with adaptable priorities and responsibilities to support business needs.
• Team player with leadership skills, able to multitask in dynamic, fast‑paced environments.
• Goal-driven with experience in high‑performing team cultures.
• Quick to assimilate new technology.
• Skilled in troubleshooting complex problems and addressing root causes.

• Ability to spend majority of shift on feet, both walking and standing, with occasional sitting.
• Frequent coordinated use of hands.
• Lift and or carry up to 56 pounds.
• Pushing or pulling 66 pounds.
• Occasionally reach, bend forward while standing, or squat.

• All applicants must possess legal authorization to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
• To be eligible for employment at TSMC, candidates must successfully pass a background check and a drug screening. Please note, in compliance with Washington state regulations, the drug screen will not test for cannabis (marijuana) use.

This position operates on-site at our Camas, Washington location during core business hours, Monday through Friday 8 am – 5 pm; however, there may be occasions when additional hours are necessary to meet project demands.

At TSMC, your base pay is just one component of your comprehensive compensation package. For new hires in this position,

the starting salary typically ranges between $92,220 and $124,664 per year. The full salary range for this Job Grade extends from $92,220 – $135,480 depending on factors such as skills, qualifications, education, experience, tenure, and position level. TSMC’s total compensation package also includes market‑competitive pay, profit sharing and incentive bonuses, and tuition assistance.

• This position is also eligible for a Sign‑On Bonus depending on various factors.
• This position is also eligible for a Relocation Bonus depending on various factors.