Wafer Equipment Sustaining Engineer (Entry Level)

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.