Manufacturing Equipment Engineer - Semiconductor Operations

Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world‑class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award‑winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry‑first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Keysight's semiconductor fab is expanding and looking for an Equipment Engineer within our Thin Film Fab Team. In this role, you will:

• 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 controls 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

This position requires access to certain goods, software, technology, or technical data subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these laws and regulations, U.S. persons (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) working for Keysight can access export‑controlled items without authorization from the U.S. government. For any individual who is not a U.S. person, Keysight may need authorization from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, or other appropriate federal agency before the individual can access export‑controlled items.

Employment in this position for non‑U.S. persons is contingent on Keysight's ability to obtain any required government authorizations.

Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual…