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Job Title: Equipment Maintenance Engineer (m/f/d) Posting Start Date: 3/26/26
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Job Description:
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated Equipment Maintenance Engineer (m/f/d) responsible for maintaining the reliability, availability, and optimal performance of semiconductor front-end processing equipment used in metallization and plasma-based processes. The role emphasizes the implementation of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, advanced troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives to support high-volume semiconductor manufacturing.
The engineer will collaborate closely with Process Engineering, Production, Facilities, and equipment vendors to ensure stable tool operation, minimize downtime, improve yield, and maintain strict compliance with cleanroom protocols and contamination control standards.
Job Requirements
Equipment Reliability & Maintenance Engineering
Develop and improve preventive/predictive maintenance programs for metallization and plasma tools (PVD, E-Beam, Ion Beam Etch, PECVD)Lead advanced troubleshooting and root cause investigations across vacuum, RF/DC plasma, electrical, mechanical, thermal, and robotic subsystemsAnalyze fault logs and system data to identify degradation trends and implement corrective actionsSupport rapid tool recovery to restore production capabilityOversee critical maintenance including chamber rebuilds, target replacement, pump servicing (cryopumps, turbopumps, dry pumps), RF calibration, and robot alignmentEquipment Performance Optimization
Collaborate with Process Engineering to improve process stability, chamber matching, and yieldLead initiatives to improve reliability metrics such as MTBF and MTBI through upgrades, retrofits, and preventive actionsConduct statistical analysis (SPC, trend analysis, JMP or similar) to identify chronic issues and implement corrective action plansSupport new equipment installations, tool qualification, and process transfersVacuum & Plasma Systems & Contamination control
Provide technical leadership for vacuum and plasma subsystems including pumps, MFC calibration, RF generators, matching networks, plasma sources, and ion beam systemsPerform or supervise leak detection, vacuum diagnostics, and chamber health monitoringOversee post-maintenance chamber cleaning, conditioning, and verification, coordinating with Process Engineering to confirm film quality and performanceEngineering Documentation, Collaboration & Safety
Maintain maintenance procedures, troubleshooting guides, and engineering documentationAnalyze downtime and maintenance records to identify reliability improvement opportunitiesWork with OEM vendors and field service engineers on troubleshooting, upgrades, and spare parts strategyProvide technical guidance to technicians and coordinate with production, facilities, process, and quality teamsEnsure compliance with EHS policies including LOTO, high-voltage safety, chemical handling, vacuum safety, and cleanroom standardsWhat your background should look like
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Materials Science, or a related engineering field; equivalent semiconductor industry experience may be considered4-8 years of experience supporting semiconductor front-end process equipment, particularly in metallization (PVD, E-Beam Evaporation), plasma processing (PECVD, plasma etch), and ion beam systemsStrong knowledge of vacuum systems (cryopumps, turbopumps, dry pumps, RGA analysis), RF/DC plasma systems, robotic wafer handling systems, and gas delivery systems with safety interlocksExperience using diagnostic equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, leak detectors, vacuum gauges, and Residual Gas Analyzers (RGA)Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and system P&IdsFamiliarity with reliability and problem-solving methodologies including SPC, FMEA, 5-Why, Ishikawa, and related engineering toolsStrong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities with attention to detailDemonstrated ownership mindset and ability to collaborate with engineering, production, and maintenance teamsEffective cross-functional communication and ability to work in fast-paced cleanroom manufacturing environmentsFluency in English and German, both written and spoken, is mandatoryCompetencies
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
Job Locations:
Peter-Behrens-Stra. 15
Berlin, Berlin 12459
Germany
Posting City: Berlin Job Country: Germany Travel Required: Less than 10% Requisition ID: 149347 Workplace Type: Onsite External Careers Page: Manufacturing
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