Top 116 Etch engineer Jobs in San Jose Ca

Sr. Photolithography Equipment Engineer
The Hiring Method, LLC —Sunnyvale, CA
- $120,000 - $170,000 a year
- Engineering
- US work authorization
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Mechanical Engineer
Acara Solutions —Fremont, CA
- $97.36 an hour
- Call employer
- Background check
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
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Process Engineer II - Dry Etch
FUJIFILM —Santa Clara, CA
- $110,000 - $130,000 a year
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- 3 years
Process Engineer III - Dry Etch
FUJIFILM —Santa Clara, CA
- $135,000 - $165,000 a year
- Engineering
- 3 years
- Master's degree
Process Engineering Technician (Plating)
HEADWAY TECHNOLOGIES INC —Milpitas, CA
- $26 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
Development Engineer I
First Solar —Santa Clara, CA
- $89,440 - $127,400 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Windows
- Ability to climb stairs
Engineering Technician 3
Lam Research —Fremont, CA
- $23.56 - $46.63 an hour
- Computer literacy
- Maintenance
- English
Engineering Technician 4
Lam Research —Fremont, CA
- $27.88 - $53.85 an hour
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
Process Technician 4
Lam Research —Fremont, CA
- $27.88 - $53.85 an hour
- Writing skills
- Data analysis skills
- English
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Mechanical Engineer - Semiconductor Equipment
Source Engineering Services —San Jose, CA
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Mid-level
Process Engineer II - Office of the CTO
Applied Materials —Santa Clara, CA
- $100,000 - $136,500 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Travel
TFT Process Engineer
Apple —Cupertino, CA
- $150,400 - $277,600 a year
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
Staff Computational Chemistry/MD Engineer
Lam Research —Fremont, CA
- $141,000 - $307,000 a year
- 5 years
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
5d
Process Development Engineer
Veeco —San Jose, CA
- $90,000 - $116,000 a year
- Email
- Word processing
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- Commuter assistance
- Employee stock purchase plan
STEM/FIB Engineer 2
Lam Research —Fremont, CA
- $73,000 - $159,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Plasma Sensing Systems Engineer
Applied Materials —Santa Clara, CA
- $161,000 - $221,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- 3 years
- Math
Senior Staff - Semiconductor Etch Process Engineer
Infineon Technologies AG —San Jose, CA
- $145,600 - $200,200 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
Software Engineer Sys 3
Lam Research —Fremont, CA
- $99,000 - $220,000 a year
- 3 years
- Master's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
TECHNICAL SUPPORT ENGINEER
EcoMicron —San Jose, CA
- Email
- Management
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
Process Engineer 4
Lam Research —Fremont, CA
- $104,000 - $231,000 a year
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy

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Sr. Photolithography Equipment Engineer

The Hiring Method, LLC -
Sunnyvale, CA

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Job Details

$120,000 - $170,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Vendor relationship building
Technical engineering
Engineering equipment malfunctions diagnostics
Defect resolution root cause analysis
Defect analysis
Electrical work
Industrial equipment troubleshooting
Manufacturing facility experience
Electrical equipment corrective maintenance
Automated systems
Cleanroom experience
Collaboration with manufacturing teams
Electrical maintenance
Technical troubleshooting support
Semiconductor experience
Manufacturing company experience
Mechanical troubleshooting
Cross-functional communication
Facilities equipment maintenance
Failure analysis
Production troubleshooting
Engineering manufacturing support

Full Job Description

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Work Setting: 100% onsite semiconductor manufacturing environment

Compensation: $120,000 – $170,000 base salary, depending on experience

Relocation: Available on a case-by-case basis

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), employee stock programs, paid time off, and comprehensive employer benefits package

Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. The company is open to considering candidates requiring limited employment authorization support.

Position Summary

A global leader in photonics and semiconductor technology is seeking a Senior Photolithography Equipment Engineer to support a highly advanced wafer fabrication operation in Sunnyvale, California.

This role is responsible for the installation, qualification, maintenance, optimization, and long-term reliability of critical photolithography equipment supporting semiconductor manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will serve as a technical expert for assigned toolsets, partnering closely with Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, Maintenance, and equipment vendors to maximize uptime, improve process stability, and support production goals.

This is a highly hands-on engineering opportunity for someone who enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment, driving continuous improvement, and owning the long-term performance of critical manufacturing assets.

Key Responsibilities

Lead installation, startup, qualification, and acceptance of new photolithography equipment
Serve as the primary technical owner for assigned lithography toolsets and supporting systems
Troubleshoot equipment failures and drive corrective actions to minimize downtime
Improve equipment uptime, reliability, and overall manufacturing performance
Support preventative maintenance programs and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives
Partner with Process Engineers to resolve production issues and improve process stability
Monitor equipment performance metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Coordinate equipment upgrades, major repairs, and vendor-supported activities
Develop and maintain equipment documentation, procedures, and maintenance records
Support yield improvement initiatives through equipment optimization and performance enhancements
Manage external vendors, service providers, and equipment-related projects

Required Qualifications

Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electronics, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical discipline
10+ years of semiconductor equipment engineering experience
Strong experience supporting photolithography equipment within a wafer fabrication environment
Experience with equipment qualification, installation, troubleshooting, and reliability improvement
Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing operations and cleanroom environments
Hands-on troubleshooting skills involving mechanical, electrical, vacuum, and automation systems
Experience supporting preventative maintenance and equipment reliability programs
Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting ASML, Canon, Nikon, or similar photolithography platforms
Experience with semiconductor wafer fabrication processes
TPM implementation and continuous improvement experience
Data analysis or equipment performance monitoring experience
Professional technical certifications
Experience supporting advanced semiconductor, photonics, or optoelectronics manufacturing operations
Exposure to etch, deposition, sputter, vacuum, or related semiconductor process equipment

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a senior semiconductor equipment engineer with deep photolithography expertise and a passion for improving manufacturing performance.

This person enjoys working directly with equipment, solving technical challenges, collaborating with process engineers, and driving measurable improvements in uptime, reliability, and process stability. They are comfortable operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and take ownership of equipment performance from installation through long-term sustainment.

Why This Opportunity

Opportunity to support advanced semiconductor and photonics manufacturing technologies
Significant ownership and technical influence over critical manufacturing equipment
Exposure to new equipment installations, upgrades, and fab expansion activities
Highly visible role supporting manufacturing performance and operational excellence
Collaborative engineering culture with strong cross-functional engagement
Opportunity to drive measurable improvements in reliability, uptime, and yield
Long-term technical growth and leadership opportunities
Stable global technology organization with continued investment in manufacturing capabilities

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etch engineer jobs in san jose ca

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