Semiconductor Fab Cleanroom Equipment Engineer (2027 New College Graduate)
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Summary of Role:
The individual selected for this position will join the Fab 9 Manufacturing Engineering organization and support cleanroom contamination control systems that integrate mechanical and electrical systems with semiconductor wafer processing equipment. This hands-on role will contribute to mini-environment design and installation, contamination-control performance, equipment capacity growth, and automation initiatives in a 200mm semiconductor manufacturing environment.
Essential Responsibilities include:
- Use CAD tools to design and modify mini-environment (MEV) air-filtration systems for semiconductor wafer-processing equipment, integrating fan filter units, HEPA filters, and structural framing.
- Support hands-on fabrication and installation of MEVs for new equipment, including aluminum-frame cutting/joining and filtration-system integration, while collaborating with technicians.
- Partner with Fab 9 Automation Engineering to modify legacy MEVs and equipment interfaces that enable robotic automation solutions on wafer-processing equipment.
- Develop and improve standard work for MEV design, fabrication, installation, and documentation.
- Monitor MEV system performance through measurement and analysis of airflow, particulates, and molecular contaminants, and support materials-compatibility assessments.
- Plan and coordinate multiple concurrent projects with Equipment Engineering, Automation Engineering, Facilities Engineering, and Manufacturing Operations to meet committed installation and capacity milestones.
- Perform hands-on troubleshooting to identify sources and solutions for airflow, particulate, and molecular-contamination issues in the fab.
- Partner with operators, maintenance technicians, and other stakeholders to understand process impacts, maintain clear equipment and analysis records, and modernize legacy documentation.
Other Responsibilities:
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
Required Qualifications:
- Education – Graduating with a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related engineering field from an accredited degree program.
- Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and proven good academic standing.
- Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal)
- Travel - Up to 10%
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior related internship or co-op experience.
- Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc.
- Strong interest in leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support effective decision-making.
- Project management skills, i.e. the ability to innovate and execute solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong planning & organizational skills
- Training or experience using CAD tools; SolidWorks preferred.
- Hands-on experience with machine-shop tools, metal cutting/joining, motors, electromechanical systems, airflow/filtration systems, equipment sensors, or controls.
- General knowledge of semiconductor/silicon processing.
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Expected Salary Range
$58,400.00 - $100,800.00The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
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