Equipment Engineer MOCVD
onsemi · Syracuse, NY
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $75k–$120k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at onsemi (industrial) in Syracuse, NY. Install, qualify, and sustain MOCVD equipment for vertical GaN wafer processing .
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Automation
- Base pay
- $75k–$120k
- Day to day
- relocation help
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in New York: typical posted base $87k–$126k. This one lists $75k–$120k.
Median of the low and high ends of 42 live postings that list pay, out of 77 manufacturing engineer openings in New York, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 76 other live manufacturing postings in New York.
- Base pay
- About 8% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $87k–$126k, from 40 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 43%
- ✓ Root cause 38%
- ✓ Automation 36%
- Lean 36%
- Team leadership 25%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: onsemi in Syracuse
3 other open roles at this site · 1 person we found in manufacturing roles at onsemi.
- Process Technician Night Shift · Process · Technician
- Manufacturing Equipment Technician Day Shift · Manufacturing · Technician
- Equipment Technician Day Shift · Manufacturing · Technician
Full description from onsemiAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Install, qualify, and sustain MOCVD equipment for vertical GaN wafer processing .
- ◆Provide technical ownership for equipment performance, reliability, maintenance strategy, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- ◆Troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment and process issues to minimize downtime.
- ◆Drive reliability improvement projects utilizing root cause analysis, statistical methods, and continuous improvement techniques to improve equipment performance and manufacturing outcomes.
- ◆Lead vendor engagement and technical alignment to support tool performance, upgrades, and key operational metrics.
- ◆Ensure compliance with safety, quality, industry standards , and cleanroom best practices.
Qualifications
- ✓Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
- ✓Experience:
- ✓3+ years of experience as an equipment owner , preferably in R&D or compound semiconductor device fabrication environments.
- ✓Proven expertise in equipment calibration, maintenance, diagnostics, and troubleshooting .
- ✓Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- ✓Experience working in cleanroom environments , including contamination control protocols.
- ✓Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented and methodical approach.
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We are seeking a Semiconductor Equipment Engineer to support advanced epitaxy and semiconductor manufacturing equipment used in the development of next-generation power electronic GaN -based devices. Experience with MOCVD or epitaxial growth systems is highly desirable; however, candidates with strong semiconductor equipment engineering backgrounds and a demonstrated ability to learn complex technologies are encouraged to apply.”
Why Join Us
- •Work on next-generation vertical GaN technology for advanced power devices.
- •Opportunity to become the site subject matter expert for epitaxy equipment.
- •Partner directly with technology development, manufacturing, and global equipment suppliers.
- •Play a key role in scaling innovative semiconductor technologies from development into production.
- •Located in Syracuse, NY, this role offers the opportunity to participate in the rapid growth of the region's semiconductor industry while enjoying a high quality of life and affordable cost of living.
- •Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
Preferred Skills
- +In-depth knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes and manufacturing equipment .
- +Strong understanding of semiconductor physics , with emphasis on GaN material properties .
- +Hands-on experience with EPI reactors , thin-film equipment, abatement systems, and related metrology tools.
onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.
More details about our company benefits can be found here
https://www.onsemi.com/careers/career-benefits