Manufacturing Equipment Engineer – Semiconductor Operations

Responsibilities

• Own and become the technical expert for a suite of manufacturing equipment in our semiconductor manufacturing space (Dry etch, deposition, Lithography, or Thin Film area).
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment issues, leading repair escalations to root cause and long‑term solutions.
• Drive the capital equipment acquisition process from requirements through installation and acceptance.
• Develop and continuously improve preventive maintenance and repair procedures.
• Lead hardware upgrades and reliability improvements to increase tool uptime and capability.
• Coordinate vendor support for preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Respond to equipment downtime events and restore tools to production safely and efficiently.
• Partner closely with process engineers and operators to support both volume production and R&D development.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related field.
• 3-5+ years of experience in a high‑tech, complex manufacturing or similar technical environment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Hands‑on experience troubleshooting complex electro‑mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics.
• Experience with capital equipment installation, qualification, or vendor coordination.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally.
• Motivation to grow in a hands‑on engineering role and learn new technical skills.

• Experience working with semiconductor or other advanced manufacturing equipment.
• Background in chemical or high‑hazard manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with control systems (e.g., PLCs, sensors, motion systems).
• Experience with automation, data analysis, or manufacturing systems (MES).
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) or structured problem‑solving (e.g., RCA, 5 Whys).
• Proficiency with CAD tools (e.g., Solid Works, Siemens NX).

• Opportunity to develop deep expertise in advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• High level of ownership and impact on factory uptime and performance.
• Hands‑on environment with a strong focus on problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative team working across engineering, operations, and suppliers.

Candidates must be local or willing to relocate to Santa Rosa, CA.

Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.