CVD Equipment Engineer

Job#: 3052682

Location:

Chandler, Arizona (Onsite)

We are seeking a senior, hands-on Equipment Engineer to own the performance, reliability, and availability of Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) equipment in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment. The engineer will support multiple toolsets and processes, troubleshoot equipment issues, coordinate responses to recurring problems, and drive improvements to keep tools available for production. This role also supports preventive maintenance, root cause analysis efforts, equipment upgrades and qualifications, and technology transfers.

• Own the day-to-day reliability and production availability of assigned CVD toolsets.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical equipment issues, with crossover capability across both areas preferred.
• Analyze equipment performance and failure trends to improve uptime, Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF), and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).
• Perform root cause problem solving and develop practical corrective actions.
• Improve preventive maintenance procedures, tool documentation, and best-known methods.
• Support defect reduction, process stability, equipment upgrades, parts qualifications, new tool installations, and technology transfers.
• Provide technical leadership, train or mentor technicians and engineers, and communicate findings across teams.
• Work cross-functionally with Maintenance, Manufacturing, Facilities, and Engineering teams.

A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a closely related field is required.

A minimum of three years of hands‑on semiconductor equipment engineering experience in a high‑volume manufacturing or fab environment is required. Candidates must demonstrate practical ownership beyond technician‑level work.

• Direct experience with CVD equipment, including at least one relevant platform such as Applied Materials Centura DXZ, Producer, P5000, Novellus Concept 2, or WJ-999. Substantial Etch experience on similar platforms may be considered.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Working knowledge of equipment diagnostics, root cause problem solving, and corrective action development.
• Ability to support multiple toolsets and processes.

• Eight or more years of equipment engineering experience.
• Experience across multiple CVD or deposition platforms.
• Experience with Etch, Diffusion, PVD, CMP, or Photolithography equipment.
• Familiarity with tool installation, equipment qualification, and vendor coordination.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, FMEA, or 8D methodologies.

Our client’s Front End Operations plays an essential role in the company’s success by ensuring manufacturing excellence and delivery of high quality, scalable, and cost‑competitive semiconductor devices. We are seeking individuals with a strong desire to help create a positive, winning, world‑class working environment.

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan).
• Support Linc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• A corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on‑demand training program.
• Provides access to certification prep and…