Equipment Engineer

Job Title :
Equipment Enginee

Location :
Morrisville NC

Division : NHanced

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) (Nasdaq: QUBT) is an innovative, integrated photonics company that provides accessible and affordable quantum machines to the world today. QCi products are designed to operate at room temperature and low power at an affordable cost. The Company’s portfolio of core technology and products offer unique capabilities in the areas of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, cyber security as well as remote sensing applications.

The Equipment Engineer is responsible for the reliability, performance, maintenance, and continuous improvement of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. This role serves as the technical lead for equipment-related activities, partnering closely with technicians, vendors, process engineers, and operations teams to maximize tool uptime, improve process stability, and support production goals. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with semiconductor manufacturing experience who can independently troubleshoot complex equipment issues, analyze performance data, lead improvement initiatives, and mentor maintenance technicians.

• Establish and maintain equipment engineering and maintenance processes, procedures, and documentation in accordance with quality standards.
• Lead equipment reliability and uptime efforts across semiconductor manufacturing operations.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment, process, and reliability issues.
• Review and respond to OCAPs, FDC (Fault Detection & Classification) signals, tool alarms, and blocked modules on a daily basis.
• Develop maintenance execution plans and coordinate activities with maintenance technicians and equipment vendors.
• Analyze tool trace data, performance metrics, and process trends to proactively identify and address equipment concerns.
• Define, monitor, and improve equipment performance KPIs, including uptime, utilization, reliability, and maintenance effectiveness.
• Support equipment installation, qualification, commissioning, upgrades, and optimization activities.
• Drive continuous improvement, cost reduction, and equipment performance initiatives.
• Create training materials and provide hands‑on training for maintenance technicians and new engineers.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for equipment‑related technical issues.
• Collaborate closely with suppliers and service providers to resolve equipment issues and improve tool performance.
• Support Environmental, Health, Safety, and Quality initiatives while maintaining compliance with all procedures.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of semiconductor manufacturing or equipment engineering experience.
• Experience supporting semiconductor manufacturing equipment in one or more of the following areas:
  • Thin Films
  • Wet & Dry Etch
  • Photolithography
  • CMP (Chemical Mechanical Planarization)
• Experience troubleshooting complex electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, vacuum, and process systems.
• Experience interpreting electrical schematics, P&IDs, utility drawings, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical and statistical problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to interpret and generate safety procedures, maintenance instructions, operating procedures, and technical documentation.

• Strong understanding of semiconductor fabrication, packaging, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with semiconductor equipment installation, qualification, maintenance, and optimization.
• Familiarity with:
  MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems),
  SPC (Statistical Process Control),
  ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)
• Experience…