Equipment Engineer - Metrology

Equipment Engineer – Metrology

The Wireless Semiconductor Division (WSD) designs and develops highly integrated, state‑of‑the‑art RF front‑end solutions for use in mobile communications and WiFi access points. Together, we’re enabling our customers to distinguish their products using Broadcom’s differentiated RF semiconductors.

As an Equipment Engineer in the Metrology Team, you will be responsible for the reliable operation, optimization, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Metrology equipment within the wafer fabrication facility located in Fort Collins, Colorado. You will work closely with Equipment Maintenance Technicians, Unit Process Engineers (UPE), Industrial Engineering, R&D, and external Vendors to meet high volume manufacturing needs with equipment capabilities.

• Provide technical support for metrology and automated sorting tools used in semiconductor manufacturing, ensuring optimal performance and uptime.
• Conduct and prescribe preventive and corrective maintenance of metrology equipment, troubleshooting issues to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (production, process engineers, and technicians) to diagnose and resolve tool issues.
• Support the installation and qualification of new metrology tools, ensuring they meet manufacturing requirements.
• Perform calibration, software updates, and tool modifications to maintain equipment specifications.
• Analyze tool performance data and generate reports to improve tool efficiency and identify potential issues early.
• Provide training and mentoring to technicians and other team members on tool operation and maintenance.
• Coordinate support and scheduling with Equipment Vendors to perform maintenance, repairs, and drive continuous improvement projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electronics, Computer, or related fields).
• 5years of experience working with semiconductor manufacturing equipment, preferably metrology tools responsible for defect inspection and measurement.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining complex electro‑mechanical systems, including optical character recognition, robotics, and systems that rely on pneumatics, vacuum, and lasers.
• Excellent teamwork, verbal and written communication skills, and strong partnership skills with Operations and Equipment Maintenance organizations.
• Good problem‑solving and analytical skills, with a systematic approach to solving problems.
• Design of Experiment (DOE), characterization, and optimization capabilities.
• Strong understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and proficiency with data‑science and SPC software.
• Familiarity applying Lean manufacturing, Six‑Sigma, and similar principles to complex issues.
• Demonstrated good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Ability to work in a clean‑room environment, adhering to strict cleanliness protocols and wearing required clean‑room attire to maintain a contamination‑free workspace.

The annual base salary range for this position is $91,000–$146,000. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents, and equity in accordance with equity plan documents and equity award agreements.

Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans; 401(K) participation with company matching;
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP);
Employee Assistance Program (EAP); company‑paid holidays; paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

Broadcom is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.