Principal Equipment Engineer-Implant

Who We're Looking For

TSMC, the global leader in semiconductor foundry technology, is seeking a visionary, highly accomplished, and strategically minded Principal Equipment Engineer to join our elite engineering team at TSMC WA. This is a critical leadership role within our dynamic, high-volume manufacturing environment, demanding exceptional technical depth, strategic foresight, and the ability to drive significant technological advancements.

As a Principal Equipment Engineer, you will serve as a subject matter expert and technical leader, responsible for optimizing the performance, reliability, and technological roadmap of advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment, with a primary focus on KE Furnaces and Disco Back Grinders within the diffusion process area. This exempt position requires an unwavering commitment to operational excellence, including flexibility for demanding work schedules and immediate responsiveness via company-provided communication tools.

We are actively seeking individuals who embody and champion TSMC's core values of Integrity, Customer Partnership, Innovation, and Commitment, and who possess a proven track record of technical leadership and mentorship.

• Utilize SPC and real-time monitoring methods to monitor the performance of equipment
• Plan and perform preventative maintenance of equipment with technician team
• Develop and implement improvement projects for tool reliability and availability
• Responsible for continuous yield and quality improvement, as well as cost, scrap reduction
• Support and maintain spare part inventory
• Highly self-motivated to initiate actions and solutions to prevent occurrence of any equipment abnormal events

• Education: Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related engineering discipline is highly preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in semiconductor equipment engineering, with a significant portion dedicated to diffusion or grinding processes, demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility and technical leadership.
• Understanding of Statistical Process Control & Design of Experiments
• Good computer skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, Office, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Electronic/Electrical/Mechanical background or experience is a plus.
• Understanding of High Vacuum (turbo, cryo pumps) and AMAT xR/Quantum High-Current Implanter, or VIISion
  80 High-Current Implanter Systems.
• Fast learner, a team player with leadership ability.
• Demonstrate tenacity and flexibility
• Strong attention to detail

• All applicants must possess legal authorization to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
• To be eligible for employment at TSMC, candidates must successfully pass a background check and a drug screening. Please note, in compliance with Washington state regulations, the drug screen will not test for cannabis (marijuana) use.

This position operates on-site at our Camas, Washington location during core business hours, Monday through Friday 8 am – 5 pm; however, there may be occasions when additional hours are necessary to meet project demands.

At TSMC, your base pay is just one component of your comprehensive compensation package. For new hires in this position, the starting salary typically ranges between $108,235 and $156,729 per year. The full salary range for this Job Grade extends from $108,235 to $172,895 depending on factors such as skills, qualifications, education, experience, tenure, and position level. TSMC’s total compensation package also includes market-competitive pay, profit sharing and incentive bonuses, and tuition assistance.

* This position is also eligible for a Sign-On Bonus depending on various factors.

* This position is also eligible for a Relocation Bonus depending on various factors.

Employees and their families are offered access to comprehensive coverage, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, our wellbeing program, as well as basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

Additionally, employees can enroll in our 401(k) plan with an employer match and participate in the employee stock purchase program. Employees receive 12 recognized holidays per year and accrue 120 hours of paid time off annually they first year.

Onsite amenities include a fitness center, a game room, on-site physical therapist, and a subsidized café where meals cost as low as $6 a day!

If you have questions or want to learn more about our offered benefits, email

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