Wafer Equipment Sustaining Engineer (Entry Level)

Location: Penang, Malaysia

Support Scope: United States Factory Operations

Work Schedule: Saturday–Tuesday, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM (MYT)

Role Overview

The Wafer Equipment Sustaining Engineer is responsible for maintaining, optimizing, and improving wafer fabrication equipment performance to ensure stable, high-yield manufacturing. This role supports U.S.-based factory operations and provides hands-on exposure to advanced semiconductor tools, automation systems, and data-driven manufacturing.

What You'll Do

Troubleshoot and optimize equipment process controls and parameters.
Collaborate with managers, technicians, and engineers to resolve complex equipment issues.
Document and communicate factory status, including emerging problems and solutions.
Monitor SPC data and leverage machine learning applications to predict and prevent equipment inhibitors.
Train technicians and managers on evolving tool control systems.
Work with state-of-the-art nanofabrication equipment and cutting-edge technologies.
Drive automation projects using advanced workflow and decision-analysis tools

Why This Role is Exciting

Significant engineering responsibility from day one.
Exposure to next-generation semiconductor manufacturing and automation technologies.
Opportunities to innovate and implement solutions that push the boundaries of what's possible.

What We're Looking For

BS degree in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field.
0–2 years of experience.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Basic computer proficiency and understanding of statistical controls.
Interest in semiconductor manufacturing and automation.