Senior Engineer Equipment - CVD/Thin Films

Analog Devices · Washington

Level: Senior
Team: Manufacturing
Base pay: $96k–$131k
Degree: Required (or equivalent experience)
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 4 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A senior manufacturing role at Analog Devices (industrial) in Washington. Develop, maintain, and improve preventative maintenance strategies to enhance equipment reliability.

They ask for: degree required (or equivalent experience)
Tools it names: Lean, OEE, Root cause, SPC, Robotics, Automation
Base pay: $96k–$131k
Day to day: some off-shift / weekend coverage

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How this role compares

Against 26 other live manufacturing postings in Washington.

Base pay: In line with similar roles
Experience asked: Not stated

Skills these teams ask for most

Tooling 74%
✓ Root cause 52%
✓ Lean 41%
✓ Automation 33%
New product launch 30%
SolidWorks 22%

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Stands out: this posting asks for Robotics, Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

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Off-shift / weekend coverage

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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
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Required

✓Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
✓Experience in semiconductor manufacturing equipment engineering, field service engineering, or a related technical role.
✓Strong knowledge of wafer fabrication processes and semiconductor manufacturing operations.
✓Proven experience troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and improving manufacturing equipment.
✓Experience supporting CVD, Thin Film, Diffusion, Wet Process, or related semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
✓Hands-on experience with Applied Materials and/or Novellus equipment platforms.
✓Working knowledge of:
✓Statistical Process Control (SPC)
✓Fault Detection and Classification (FDC)
✓Process Control Systems
✓Root Cause Analysis methodologies
✓Lean Manufacturing principles
✓Experience leading equipment improvement projects in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

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Required Travel: No

Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days

The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $95,600 to $131,450.

✓Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location , experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.
✓This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors
✓This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time , and other benefits.
✓Benefits for the position includes 10 paid holidays per year, paid vacation starting at 136 hours per year for full-time employees (prorated for part-time employ

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About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X .

We are seeking a Senior Equipment Engineer to join our CVD/Thin Films engineering team within a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment. In this role, you will provide technical ownership for critical manufacturing equipment and processes, driving improvements in tool performance, reliability, yield, and overall factory productivity. You will work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Maintenance, and Facilities teams to support world-class semiconductor manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience maintaining, troubleshooting, optimizing, and improving semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Experience with one or more of the following platforms is highly desirable:

•Applied Materials Producer
•Novellus Concept One
•Applied Materials Centura
•Applied Materials Endura
•Applied Materials Poly HTF

Equipment Ownership & Manufacturing Support

•Serve as the technical owner for assigned CVD/Thin Film manufacturing equipment.
•Lead installation, qualification, and startup of new tools and process equipment.
•Troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment issues to maximize uptime and manufacturing performance.
•Develop, maintain, and improve preventative maintenance strategies to enhance equipment reliability.
•Support production operations by rapidly diagnosing and resolving equipment-related excursions.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

•Drive improvements in equipment utilization, availability, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
•Identify and reduce sources of process variation, defectivity, and manufacturing scrap.
•Develop and implement solutions to improve cycle time, yield, and product quality.
•Evaluate and implement equipment upgrades, modifications, and emerging technologies.
•Lead cost reduction initiatives through process optimization, hardware improvements, and operational efficiencies.

Engineering & Technical Leadership

•Develop equipment specifications, procedures, and qualification plans.
•Establish and enhance tool qualification, monitoring, and process control methodologies.
•Utilize data-driven analysis, fault detection systems, and statistical methods to identify and resolve performance issues.
•Apply structured problem-solving methodologies to drive permanent corrective actions.
•Lead or participate in cross-functional engineering, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement teams.
•Provide technical mentorship and support for technicians, engineers, and manufacturing personnel.