Capital Equipment Hardware Engineer, Advanced Packaging

Applied Materials

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$124,000–$171,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
49 days ago
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Applied Materials is the world''s largest supplier of equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor and display industries, enabling the production of chips and advanced displays. Industry: Semiconductor Equipment

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TL;DR · Capital Equipment Hardware Engineer, Advanced Packaging

The Capital Equipment Hardware engineer - Advanced Packaging joins the Global Product Support team to support the installation, startup, qualification, and ongoing operation of the Kinex Hybrid Bonding platform. This role involves bringing the system from installation through process readiness by coordinating with Facilities, BESI, and product engineering teams. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, automation, and process-related issues, developing preventative maintenance procedures, and managing vendor engagement. The engineer will support die-to-wafer hybrid bonding, optical interconnect, and next-generation heterogeneous integration development. Candidates must possess a BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Systems Engineering and 3–7 years of semiconductor equipment experience. Required skills include root-cause analysis and troubleshooting, with preferred knowledge of vacuum systems, plasma processing, wet processing, and automated material handling systems.

What you'll do

  • Manage Kinex installation activities from tool dock through release to engineering users.
  • Coordinate Tier 0, Tier 1, and Tier 2 startup activities and installation punch-list closures.
  • Develop and update Facility Data Sheets and coordinate tool utility requirements with infrastructure teams.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, automation, and process-related equipment issues.
  • Develop preventative maintenance procedures and drive root cause investigations for equipment failures.
  • Act as the primary technical interface with BESI and Kinex product engineering teams.
  • Support hybrid bonding process development for wafer-to-wafer and die-to-wafer bonding.
  • Manage hardware and software escalations and implement engineering changes for new capabilities.

What we're looking for

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • 3–7 years of engineering experience in semiconductor equipment.
  • Experience supporting semiconductor manufacturing or development equipment.
  • Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work across facilities, vendors, process engineering, and operations teams.
  • Experience with advanced packaging equipment (preferred).
  • Experience with hybrid bonding, wafer bonding, die attach, packaging, or assembly systems (preferred).

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