We are seeking an experienced Semiconductor Metrology Equipment Engineer to support, maintain, and continuously improve advanced wafer inspection and metrology systems within a semiconductor manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will have a proven track record working with critical inspection tools, ensuring maximum tool uptime, accuracy, and process capability.
This role plays a key part in yield improvement, process control, and sustaining high‑volume manufacturing through expert technical support of metrology platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical ownership for semiconductor metrology and inspection equipment, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant operation.
- Install, qualify, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair metrology systems to minimise downtime and optimise performance.
- Act as subject matter expert for inspection and surface‑analysis tools, supporting manufacturing, process engineering, and yield teams.
- Lead fault finding, root cause analysis, and corrective actions across equipment, hardware, software, and process interfaces.
- Drive continuous improvement activities to enhance tool availability, performance, and data quality.
- Support equipment upgrades, retrofits, and recipe optimisation in line with process requirements.
- Work closely with tool vendors for advanced troubleshooting, escalations, and long‑term reliability initiatives.
- Maintain documentation including maintenance procedures, calibration records, and change control.
- Participate in Fab support rotations, including on‑call or shift coverage where required.
- Ensure all work is completed in compliance with semiconductor cleanroom, safety, and quality standards.
Equipment & Systems Experience (Preferred)
Hands‑on experience with one or more of the following semiconductor metrology and inspection platforms:
- Takano Surfscan systems
- Dragonfly inspection systems
- Camtek inspection systems
- Optical microscopes and advanced light‑based inspection tools
- Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM)
- Other semiconductor metrology and yield‑monitoring systems (e.g. defect inspection, overlay, CD, surface analysis)
Required Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as an Equipment Engineer or Metrology Engineer within the semiconductor industry.
- Strong background supporting high‑precision inspection and metrology tools in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated ability to diagnose complex equipment and process issues with a structured, data‑driven approach.
- Experience working in cleanroom environments and high‑volume fabs.
- Strong understanding of semiconductor process control, yield analysis, and data integrity.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams.
- Proven track record of delivering measurable improvements to tool uptime, reliability, or yield.
- Clear technical communication skills, both written and verbal.
Qualifications (Preferred)
- Degree or equivalent experience in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Physics, or Semiconductor Engineering.
- OEM training or certifications on relevant metrology systems.
- Experience supporting multiple process nodes or advanced semiconductor technologies.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work with state‑of‑the‑art semiconductor equipment
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Career development within a technically advanced manufacturing environment
- Collaborative, safety‑focused, and performance‑driven culture
